SOURCES SOUGHT: Maintenance and Repair Service for the Nanopore Promethion Long Read Sequencer
ID: 75N95024Q00570Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6cf5bb66b5dd4b2f9abe394067f8095c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified vendors to provide maintenance and repair services for the Nanopore Promethion Long Read Sequencer. The primary objective is to ensure the reliable functioning of this critical laboratory equipment, which supports ongoing research at the National Institute on Aging, particularly in neurogenetics and Alzheimer's disease studies. The selected contractor will be responsible for preventative maintenance, software upgrades, and troubleshooting, with a requirement for OEM-certified parts and factory-trained technicians. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to Hashim Dasti at hashim.dasti@nih.gov by September 18, 2024, at 11 AM Eastern Time, adhering to specified formatting guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hashim Dasti
    (301) 402-8225
    hashim.dasti@nih.gov
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