ContractPresolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Maintenance agreement for Thermo TSQ Altis liquid chromatography mass spectrometry system

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES• 75N98026Q00334
Response Deadline
May 17, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
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Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health plans to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for a multi-year maintenance agreement for a Thermo Scientific Altis liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry system. The work covers full-service support, including unlimited repairs, all replacement parts and labor, annual preventive maintenance, and a 72-hour on-site response time. The system supports biomedical research in diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney diseases, and metabolic disorders, and the place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland. Zef Scientific, Inc. is identified as the only known responsible source, and small businesses may submit capability statements to david.shen@nih.gov by May 17, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. EDT, with award anticipated within five days unless another capable vendor is identified.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J066
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Notice of Intent.pdf
PDF•29 KB•May 7, 2026
AI Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Zef Scientific, Inc. for a multi-year, full-service maintenance agreement for a Thermo Scientific Altis liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry system. This system is crucial for biomedical research related to diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney diseases, and metabolic disorders, enabling the measurement of biological molecules in samples for federally funded studies. The agreement includes unlimited repairs, all replacement parts and labor, annual preventive maintenance, and a 72-hour on-site response time, ensuring the system's reliable operation and minimizing research downtime. Zef Scientific, Inc. is considered the only known responsible source. While this is not a competitive request, small businesses may submit capability statements to david.shen@nih.gov by May 17, 2026, 7:00 a.m. EDT. An award is anticipated within five days of the notice unless another vendor is deemed capable.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 7, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 17, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

Point of Contact

Name
David Shen

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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