The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center requires pipette calibration services to meet accreditation by the College of American Pathologists and the Joint Commission. The background indicates that regular calibrations are necessary to ensure accuracy and reliability in clinical testing. The contractor will perform calibrations twice annually, addressing up to 570 single-channel and 71 multi-channel pipettes, some of which require annual servicing or additional corrections per specific ISO standards. Contractor responsibilities include comprehensive pipette maintenance, documentation of calibration results, and provision of ISO17025 and ISO08655 compliant certificates. Deliverables include calibration reports detailing the work performed and necessary labels affixed to each pipette with relevant calibration data. Services will occur on-site at NIH during standard business hours, with the government providing necessary utilities for calibration work. The contract specifies a six-month warranty on calibration accuracy, with terms for repairs of any failing instruments within that period. The period of performance spans five years with options for additional extensions. The project exemplifies federal RFPs focusing on quality control in clinical settings, ensuring compliance with standards critical for laboratory accreditation and patient safety.