JESS PLATINUM SERVICE PLAN
ID: 75N96025Q00007Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH National Institute of Enviromental Health SciencesResearch Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b4b9b7914d5a40498df5e4d1ccdf1d1a/view
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Molecular Devices LLC for the Jess Platinum Service Plan. This procurement involves a comprehensive yearly service contract that includes unlimited on-site support, one preventative maintenance visit, and coverage for all necessary repairs, labor, and travel expenses related to the Jess system. The service is critical for maintaining the operational stability of laboratory instruments essential for ongoing research activities at the NIH. Interested parties capable of fulfilling the requirements may submit their capability statements via email to Brian D. Moyer at moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov by December 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST, as this notice is not a solicitation for quotes. The contract period is set from March 26, 2025, to March 25, 2026, with options for extension through March 2028.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian D. Moyer
    (984) 287-3046
    moyerbr@niehs.nih.gov
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    1 - SOW ProteinSimpleJess.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a contractor to maintain and provide preventive maintenance for the ProteinSimple Jess Simple Western System at the NIH. The contractor will perform one preventive maintenance inspection annually, ensuring thorough cleaning, adjustment, and testing according to manufacturer guidelines. They are also responsible for providing emergency repair services at no additional cost during normal working hours, along with unlimited telephone technical support. The contractor must supply all necessary replacement parts, either new or remanufactured, and provide software updates as required, contingent on government approval. Exclusions to responsibility include repairs needed due to abuse, neglect, or natural disasters, which would require separate agreements. The maintenance period spans from March 26, 2025, to March 25, 2028, with personnel required to have a minimum of three years of relevant factory training and experience. Services will be conducted on-site at the NIH Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. This document reflects a structured approach to ensuring operational stability and support for government-owned scientific equipment, essential for ongoing research activities.
    3 - Synopsis 75N96025Q00007.pdf
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Molecular Devices LLC for a yearly service plan concerning the Jess system. This request falls under federal acquisition regulations, specifically aimed at small businesses. The contract entails a 12-month comprehensive service plan, including unlimited on-site support and one preventative maintenance visit, covering repairs, labor, and travel expenses. The period of performance for the contract spans from March 26, 2025, to March 25, 2026, with options for extension through March 2028. While the notice is not a solicitation for quotes, interested parties capable of fulfilling the requirements may submit their capability statements via email by December 10, 2024. The government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement based on submitted responses. Overall, this synopsis outlines NIEHS's intent for a specialized service agreement necessary for maintaining lab instruments critical to its research efforts.
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