Acquisition of a Service Contract for Thermo Lumos Mass Spectrometer
ID: 75N94025Q00048Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, 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/471e794dbc484c069db636f460f49ee5/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a non-competitive service contract for the maintenance of a Thermo Lumos Mass Spectrometer. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 811210, aims to ensure uninterrupted analytical support for the National Institute of Digestive, Diabetes & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) research, as the complexity of the spectrometer requires specialized technicians from Thermo Electron North America LLC. The contract will be effective for three years and includes key tasks such as emergency technical support and scheduled preventive maintenance. Interested parties may respond with their capabilities by the deadline of March 24, 2024, although this announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. For further inquiries, contact Amber Harris at amber.harris@nih.gov.

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    Amber Harris
    amber.harris@nih.gov
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    THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC.NOTICE OF INTENT.75N94025Q00048.pdf
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a non-competitive contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC for a service contract on its Thermo Lumos Mass Spectrometer. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 and is classified as a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The service contract will cover maintenance for the instrument, ensuring uninterrupted analytical support for the National Institute of Digestive, Diabetes & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) research. The complexity of the spectrometer necessitates specialized technicians from Thermo, as local lab personnel lack the necessary training to service it. Delays in servicing could significantly impede ongoing research efforts. The contract, based on a sole-source determination, will be effective for three years with specified performance periods. Key tasks include emergency response to technical issues, scheduled preventive maintenance, and access to online resources. Interested parties may respond with their capabilities but note that this announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government may still choose to proceed with competitive procurement based on the responses. All communications regarding this notice should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist by the specified deadline of March 24, 2024.
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