Renewal Maintenance Service Agreement for Becton Dickinson (BD) Flow Cytometers
ID: NIAID-NOI-25-221093Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking a contractor to provide a Renewal Maintenance Service Agreement for Becton Dickinson (BD) flow cytometers, which are critical for the Laboratory of Immune System Biology's research on immune function and pathogen response. The agreement includes essential services such as two preventive maintenance inspections, unlimited service visits by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technicians, and 48-hour emergency support, all adhering to Biosafety Level 2 standards. This maintenance is vital for ensuring the operational integrity of high-end flow cytometry systems used in daily experiments, thereby supporting ongoing immunology research. The period of performance for this contract is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, and interested parties can contact Linda Smith at linda.smith2@nih.gov or Kathy Song at kathy.song@nih.gov for further information.

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    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a maintenance service agreement for Becton Dickinson (BD) flow cytometers, critical for the Laboratory of Immune System Biology's (LISB) research on immune function and response to pathogens. The maintenance agreement aims to ensure the operational integrity and fidelity of multiple high-end flow cytometry systems used extensively in daily experiments. The contract specifies services including two preventive maintenance inspections, unlimited service visits by OEM technicians, and 48-hour emergency support, all compliant with Biosafety Level 2 standards. The period of performance for the agreement is set from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The contractor is responsible for providing necessary parts for repairs and conducting ongoing technical support, with inspections required at the completion of services by designated lab personnel. This SOW is vital for maintaining the equipment essential to the LISB's research objectives and ensuring the continuity of their studies in immunology.
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