J--NICHD: Aquatic Life Support Systems Maintenance
ID: 75N94025Q00014Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, USA

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/d133d317aa6d4fbabe4d089f2fa4a824/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), intends to award a sole-source contract to Aquaneering LLC for the maintenance of aquatic life support systems. This procurement aims to establish a preventative maintenance service agreement essential for the operation of complex equipment that supports zebrafish research, which is critical for various high-value scientific studies. The contract period is set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with options for three additional years, and interested parties are invited to express their capabilities by November 22, 2024. For further inquiries, Nicole T. Freid can be contacted at nicole.freid@nih.gov or by phone at +1 301 480 6914.

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    FREID, NICOLE T
    +1 301 480 6914
    nicole.freid@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) intends to award a sole-source contract to Aquaneering LLC for preventative maintenance of aquatic life support systems crucial for research at their zebrafish facility. This maintenance is essential to ensure the functionality of complex equipment, which supports a significant number of zebrafish used in high-value research. The contract period is set for January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with options for three additional years. The contractor is required to conduct regular maintenance visits, provide emergency support, and offer training to staff to ensure optimal operation of the systems. The justification for selecting Aquaneering is based on their established local service network, proven experience with NIH facilities, and the urgency of maintaining equipment to prevent costly failures that could disrupt research operations. This acquisition falls under the Federal Acquisition Regulations allowing for non-competitive contracts in specific circumstances, emphasizing the importance of timely and effective maintenance services. Interested parties are invited to express their capabilities by November 22, 2024, but the government retains discretion for proceeding with this non-competitive procurement process.
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