Preventative Maintenance and Service Agreement for Siemens Magnetom Terra 7T MRI Scanner
ID: 75N95025Q00161Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/23603cf4d06442338893d5e644f3b309/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified vendors to provide a preventative maintenance and service agreement for a Siemens Magnetom Terra 7T MRI scanner. The procurement aims to ensure optimal performance of the MRI equipment, adhering to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and includes requirements for on-site services, technical support, and system checks. This maintenance contract is crucial for maintaining the functionality and reliability of advanced medical imaging equipment, which plays a vital role in neurological research and patient care. Interested vendors must be Authorized Service Providers for Siemens equipment and submit their capability statements electronically, with responses due by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Frederick Weddington at frederick.weddington@nih.gov or call 301-594-6835.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Frederick Weddington
    (301) 594-6835
    frederick.weddington@nih.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    Sources Sought - (Siemens Maintenance) - Final.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice, numbered 75N95025Q00161, is issued by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to evaluate the availability of small businesses capable of providing preventative maintenance and service for a Siemens Magnetom Terra 7T MRI scanner. It is not a solicitation for proposals; rather, it serves to gather information on potential vendors' qualifications and sizes according to the NAICS code 811219. The maintenance contract aims to ensure optimal equipment performance, adhering to OEM specifications, with specific requirements for on-site services, technical support, and system checks. Interested vendors must be Authorized Service Providers for Siemens equipment and provide detailed capability statements, including employee numbers, experience, and relevant documentation. The anticipated service period is one base year with four options to extend. Responses must align with outlined specifications and submit electronically. The notice emphasizes that the information provided will contribute to determining the acquisition method but imposes no obligation on the Government to procure services. Confidential and sensitive information should be avoided in responses.
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