This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a request for quotations for repairs to the 600 magnet console manufactured by Agilent
ID: 75N96025Q00036Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT (J049)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2ba5ef47fee44d6ab0693b52ee52a6cf/view
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), has issued a Notice of Intent for a sole-source procurement to repair a 600 magnet console manufactured by Agilent Technologies. The procurement is necessary due to the unavailability of required parts, which are no longer in production, and timely repairs are crucial to prevent operational downtime of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research Core. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by May 16, 2025, although the contract is intended to be awarded exclusively to Agilent, with a delivery date for repairs set for June 1, 2025. For further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Christopher Brown at christopher.brown3@nih.gov or by phone at 984-287-3011.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Brown
    (984) 287-3011
    christopher.brown3@nih.gov
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    3 - Synopsis-Intent to sole source AGILENT r 05-13-25.docx
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has issued a Notice of Intent (Synopsis No. 75N96025Q00036) regarding a sole-source procurement for the repair of a 600 magnet console manufactured by Agilent Technologies, a supplier of proprietary instrumentation. This notice indicates an intention to negotiate exclusively with Agilent due to the scarcity of required parts, as they are no longer in production. Timely repairs are critical to preventing operational downtime of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research Core. The delivery date for the repairs is set for June 1, 2025. While this notice is not a solicitation for quotes, other potential sources may submit a capability statement by May 16, 2025. The government retains the right to determine whether to move forward with a competitive procurement based on the responses received. For inquiries, contact Mr. Christopher Brown via the provided email.
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