J--Maintenance Contract for Imaging System Equipment
ID: 75N94025Q00015Type: Presolicitation
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9c4d922c996942aead108bb8d0c04643/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a non-competitive contract to Formulatrix Inc. for the maintenance of imaging system equipment critical to protein crystallization studies. The procurement focuses on specialized maintenance for the Formulatrix Rockimager and Formulator, which are essential for producing high-quality protein crystals necessary for ongoing research and drug discovery efforts. This acquisition is justified as Formulatrix is the original equipment manufacturer, and no alternative vendors can provide the required service and parts at the necessary quality, thus preventing potential delays in research timelines. Interested parties may submit their capabilities for consideration by November 27, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, contact Jacob M. Balenson at jacob.balenson@nih.gov or call 301-827-8302.

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    BALENSON, JACOB M
    (301) 827-8302
    jacob.balenson@nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to award a non-competitive contract to Formulatrix Inc. for the maintenance of essential imaging equipment used in protein crystallization studies. The NIH's National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) requires specialized maintenance for the Formulatrix Rockimager and Formulator, which are critical for maintaining high-quality protein crystals crucial for research and drug discovery. The justification for a non-competitive procurement rests on Formulatrix being the original equipment manufacturer and the lack of alternative vendors capable of providing the necessary service and parts at the required quality. Delays in maintenance could adversely affect research timelines, waste federal resources, and compromise ongoing projects. This acquisition falls under the simplified acquisition procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and is expected to occur within the threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may submit their capabilities for consideration but must complete their responses by November 27, 2024. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
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