Notice of Intent for Laboratory Casework System
ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2250915Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (7195)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3559b06e89004336a02c896583574ac6/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is issuing a Notice of Intent for a sole source procurement of a Laboratory Casework System from Innovative Laboratory Systems. The requirement includes modular, durable, and customizable laboratory furniture that adheres to NIH Design Requirements Manual specifications and biosafety standards, ensuring it can withstand the demands of a research environment. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivery and installation services, maintenance support, and providing tailored training materials for laboratory staff, with the delivery location set for Hamilton, Montana. Interested parties capable of providing similar services must submit a capability statement by December 30, 2024, to Leah Hinson at leah.hinson@nih.gov, as the government intends to negotiate without full and open competition based on the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) and FAR 13.106-1.

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    Leah Hinson
    leah.hinson@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a sole source requirement to acquire modular, durable, and customizable laboratory casework from Innovative Laboratory Systems. This procurement is aimed at meeting NIH Design Requirements and biosafety standards, ensuring the furniture can withstand the challenges of a research environment with heavy-duty stainless steel construction and chemically resistant finishes. Key specifications include modularity to adapt to changing research needs and seamless integration with current infrastructure. The selected contractor will provide delivery and installation services, maintenance support, including spare parts and technical assistance, and tailored training materials for laboratory staff. The items will be delivered to Hamilton, MT, and the NIAID will consider other responsible sources able to provide similar services if they submit a capability statement by the deadline of December 30, 2024. This notice indicates the government's intent to negotiate without full and open competition based on the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) and FAR 13.106-1, which allows for such action when only one source can meet the agency's requirements.
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