SOURCES SOUGHT: Maintenance service agreement for Abberior Stedycon Imaging System
ID: 75N95024Q00051Type: Sources Sought
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e8f21c3b0f0d410c9be851495154ad52/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide maintenance services for the Abberior Stedycon Imaging System, which is critical for the research objectives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The procurement aims to secure a maintenance service agreement that includes a 12-month base period and three additional option years, ensuring the system's peak operational performance through preventive maintenance, inspections, part replacements, and emergency support. This imaging system is essential for the NIA's Intramural Research Program, underscoring the importance of maintaining high-quality imaging capabilities for ongoing research. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to Rashiid Cummins at rashiid.cummins@nih.gov by December 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, adhering to the specified submission guidelines.

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    rashiid.cummins@nih.gov
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    The National Institute on Aging (NIA) requests maintenance services for its Abberior Stedycon Imaging System, essential for its Intramural Research Program. The maintenance contract comprises a 12-month base period with three additional option years. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary maintenance—including preventive services, inspections, part replacements, and emergency responses—to ensure peak operational performance. The scope includes at least one preventive maintenance inspection annually and on-demand support, with mandated response times. The contractor must submit detailed service reports upon completion of each support task. All performed work must comply with Federal standards and regulations, including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act regarding electronic information technology. This maintenance agreement underscores the NIA's commitment to sustaining critical imaging capabilities for research purposes while outlining clear responsibilities for both the contractor and the government.
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