NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Preventive Maintenance Services for one (1) Bruker GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler System
ID: 75N91025NOI7147295Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH NCIBethesda, 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/6d860d9ff7d843a7858f0b36495d1447/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract for preventive maintenance services for one Bruker GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler System at its Tumor Immune-Micro-Environment laboratory in Bethesda, Maryland. The procurement includes on-site maintenance, emergency repair services, and software updates, all to be performed by factory-trained personnel to ensure the system operates optimally for research on tumor microenvironments and immune-based therapies. This contract is crucial for maintaining advanced research equipment that supports innovative cancer treatment strategies, with a performance period of one base year and four optional extensions, and payments made quarterly in arrears. Interested parties can contact Miguel Diaz at miguel.diaz@nih.gov or by phone at 240-276-5439 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Miguel Diaz
    (240) 276-5439
    miguel.diaz@nih.gov
    Files
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    75N91025-NOI-7147295 - Attachment 1 - SOW.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for preventive maintenance services for the GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler System at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Tumor Immune-Micro-Environment laboratory. The contract includes on-site maintenance to ensure optimal performance of the GeoMx system, critical for research evaluating tumor microenvironments and immune-based therapies. Services comprise planned preventive maintenance, emergency repair services, and software updates, all performed by technically qualified factory-trained personnel. The period of performance spans one base year with four optional extensions, while payment will occur quarterly in arrears. Additionally, the contractor must deliver various reports electronically within specified timeframes after service completion. The document also emphasizes compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for all digital content, ensuring access for individuals with disabilities. Overall, this RFP reflects the NIH's commitment to maintaining advanced research equipment, facilitating innovative cancer treatment strategies while adhering to regulatory standards.
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