Preventative Maintenance service agreement for a ImageXpress Confocal HT.ai High-Content Imaging System
ID: NOI_CFSAN-2024-123767Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/659549eee2984bb2b58d0b76fe423c4a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking to award a federal contract for a preventative maintenance service agreement regarding the ImageXpress Confocal HT.ai High-Content Imaging System. This equipment is crucial for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN).

    The FDA intends to award the contract to Molecular Devices LLC, the equipment's original manufacturer, due to their proprietary access to parts, software, and certified technicians. However, the agency is legally required to explore potential alternatives.

    The scope of work involves a 12-month service agreement with three 12-month optional extensions. The successful awardee will ensure the maintenance and repair of the imaging system and must be able to connect and interface with existing FDA systems.

    To be considered, applicants must register on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide the following business information: Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, company name and address, primary contact details, and their SAM.gov validated company type. Responses must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Iris Johnson, by 12:00 PM EST on Friday, August 2, 2024, via email.

    Eligible applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the FDA's requirements and provide compatible services. The agency will evaluate responses based on the completeness and capability to meet their needs.

    For any clarification or further details, interested parties can contact Iris Johnson at Iris.Johnson1@fda.hhs.gov or Sheneil Green at Sheneil.Green@fda.hhs.gov.

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