AGILENT LICENSES & CONSULTING
ID: 80NSSC25892150QType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

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IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE AS A SERVICE (DE11)
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking authorized resellers to provide Agilent licenses and consulting services, specifically for the Agilent Sequencing Laboratory Inventory Management System (SLIMS), which is crucial for ongoing space biology research at NASA's Ames Research Center. This procurement is a brand-name requirement due to the system's compatibility and functionality needs, ensuring the continuation of established workflows and maximizing scientific returns from biological spaceflight research. The contract includes one subscription for SLIMS Customer Hosted services and consulting support, with a subscription period from January 21, 2025, to January 21, 2026. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 6, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tessa Martinez at tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov.

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    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the acquisition of Agilent Licenses and Consulting services for NASA's Ames Research Center, focused on space biology research. The request includes one subscription for "SLIMS Customer Hosted" (R4526A) and consulting services for microbiology workflows and general consultation (R4531A). The subscription period is from January 21, 2025, to January 21, 2026, billing yearly, with specific licences configurations including named premium support and server licenses. The performance location is specified as NASA Ames Research Center. This procurement reflects the ongoing commitment to advancing space biology-related research through essential software and consulting support.
    The document outlines a recommendation by the NASA Shared Services Center to acquire specialized software licenses and consulting services from Agilent Technologies exclusively. This procurement is essential for the continuation of NASA's Space Biology Biospecimen Sharing efforts, which aim to maximize scientific returns from biological spaceflight research. The Agilent Sequencing Laboratory Inventory Management System (SLIMS) is critical for maintaining sample processing workflows that were established in 2020 and are currently in operation. The request details that alternative vendors or brands would not be viable due to compatibility and functionality concerns, thereby implying significant operational costs and delays. The acquisition is justified based on NASA's past investments in the SLIMS system and the imperative need to ensure it remains operable and calibrated. Overall, the document emphasizes the necessity of this sole-source procurement to sustain ongoing NASA scientific projects and maintain optimal operational capabilities at Ames Research Center.
    The document outlines Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC25892150Q from NASA for Agilent licenses and consulting services. It shares procedural details across five main sections: Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria. Key requirements include the submission of quotes by January 6, 2025, with a focus on small business participation and specific certifications regarding telecommunications and surveillance services. Offerors are instructed to include essential information, such as CAGE/UEI codes, lead times, and contact details. The procurement is a brand-name requirement and emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations regarding business representations, certifications, and sourcing practices. Additionally, it mandates adherence to various clauses involving export licenses and prohibited activities related to Iran, among others. This RFQ reflects NASA's structured approach to engaging vendors, ensuring market competitiveness while aligning with regulatory standards and fostering small business opportunities.
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