Renewal Service Agreement for Various BD Flow Cytometers and Lasers
ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2252500Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/1925a20d82c544d489186208033e00d6/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to award a sole-source contract to Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) for a 12-month service agreement covering various BD flow cytometers and lasers. This procurement aims to ensure the operational continuity of critical research instruments that require specialized maintenance and repair services, which can only be provided by the original manufacturer. The service agreement includes parts, labor, travel for repairs, preventative maintenance inspections, software updates, and unlimited support, with a performance period from April 22, 2025, to April 21, 2026. Interested vendors may express their capabilities to meet these requirements by contacting Danielle Tines at danielle.tines@nih.gov within 15 days of this notice.

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    Danielle Tines
    danielle.tines@nih.gov
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    Attachment 4_NOI_Sole Source.pdf
    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract to Becton, Dickinson, and Company (BD) for a 12-month service agreement on various BD flow cytometers and lasers. This acquisition is necessary for maintaining operational continuity in research that relies heavily on these instruments, which must undergo regular maintenance and can only be serviced by the original manufacturer. The contract will cover parts, labor, and travel for repairs, as well as preventative maintenance inspections, associated kits, software updates, and unlimited support. The period of performance spans from April 22, 2025, to April 21, 2026, and is compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. Interested vendors may express their capability but BD is considered the sole provider for these services. This approach underscores the government's intent to ensure optimal performance and reliability of essential research equipment while adhering to regulatory stipulations.
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