Maintenance Agreement for the QuantStudio Flex 7 system
ID: 25-002301Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NCATSRockville, MD, 20850, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/87536f88c75b4f43b112462221119943/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through its National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), is seeking a contractor to provide a maintenance agreement for the QuantStudio Flex 7, QuantStudio 5, and iBright 1500FL systems utilized in its Toxicology and Functional Genomics labs. The objective of this procurement is to ensure consistent operational functionality of these critical instruments through a comprehensive service agreement that includes annual preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and technical support, all without additional costs for replacement parts and labor. These systems are essential for evaluating toxic compounds and understanding gene function, thereby advancing biomedical research and human health. Interested vendors should contact Brian Lind at brian.lind@nih.gov or call 301-549-8939 for further details, with the performance period for the contract set for one year following the award.

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    Brian Lind
    (301) 549-8939
    brian.lind@nih.gov
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    The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is seeking a service agreement for the QuantStudio Flex 7, QuantStudio 5, and iBright 1500FL systems utilized within its Toxicology and Functional Genomics labs. The objective is to ensure consistent operational functionality through a comprehensive coverage agreement that includes an annual preventive maintenance visit, timely repairs, and technical support. The awarded contractor will provide requisite personnel, materials, and facilities to uphold the maintenance services, including all replacement parts and labor without additional costs. Key requirements include a response time for service calls within two business days and an inspection report accompanying maintenance certificates. This initiative aligns with NCATS's mission to advance biomedical research by ensuring the reliability of crucial equipment used for assessing toxic compounds and gene function. The performance period for the contract will be one year following the award. Overall, this procurement action emphasizes the importance of maintaining advanced genomic instruments to facilitate toxicology and genomics research, crucial for human health advancements.
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