Extended Warranty and Technical Support for BBI-piPET-314-13
ID: 75N95025Q00170SBType: Sources Sought
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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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0281dd352f9644268bde5e8570ea6461/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide extended warranty and technical support for the BBI-piPET-314-13 primate PET scanner used in neuroimaging research. The procurement aims to ensure the scanner's optimal performance through annual preventative maintenance, software updates, diagnostic services, and emergency repairs, which are critical for ongoing research into substance use disorders. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and experience by March 24, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, to Shaun Rostad at shaun.rostad@nih.gov, as this opportunity is part of a total small business set-aside initiative.

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