MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR A STELLARIS CONFOCAL SYSTEM
ID: NOI-NIAD-25-2253577Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/19ac111765144dc7ac6c0e963f7a2b16/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 20, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to establish a one-year maintenance and repair service agreement for various Leica microscopy equipment. The contract, which will run from March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2026, is intended for the repair and maintenance of specific Leica instruments, including ultramicrotomes and sputter coaters, all of which are critical for advanced laboratory research. As this is a sole source requirement, only Leica Microsystems Inc. or their priority partners are eligible to provide the necessary services, and interested vendors must submit a capability statement demonstrating their qualifications by January 20, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Kelly Lowe at kelly.lowe@nih.gov or by phone at 406-802-6180.

Point(s) of Contact
Kelly Lowe
(406) 802-6180
kelly.lowe@nih.gov
Files
Title
Posted
2_NOI_Leica_Microsystems.pdf
Jan 8, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a one-year service contract with Leica Microsystems Inc. for the repair and maintenance of various Leica microscopy equipment, which is specified to be performed from March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2026. The notice includes serial numbers and descriptions of the equipment requiring service. As this is a sole source requirement based on 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1), only Leica Microsystems or their priority partners can meet the service needs. Vendors wishing to submit a capability statement must demonstrate they can provide priority service and have a partnership with Leica. Interested parties can submit their statements via email by January 20, 2025, for consideration. The government holds discretion on whether to proceed with competitive quotations based on responses received. This document exemplifies the formal communication protocol within government contracting processes while emphasizing the unique requirements for specialized equipment maintenance.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR A STELLARIS CONFOCAL SYSTEM
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