NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Preventive Maintenance Service for One (1) Bruker Preclinical BioSpec 3T MRI System
ID: 75N91025NOI7156922Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH NCIBethesda, MD, 20892, 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/8744033d48224380b81c102269d1f832/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract for preventive maintenance services for a Bruker Preclinical BioSpec 3T MRI System. The contractor will be responsible for on-site preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, software updates, and hardware refreshes, all performed by factory-trained personnel in accordance with OEM standards. This MRI system is vital for the Radiation Biology Branch's research on cancer treatment and diagnosis, ensuring optimal functionality for metabolic imaging studies. Interested parties can contact Miguel Diaz at miguel.diaz@nih.gov or call 240-276-5439 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Miguel Diaz
    (240) 276-5439
    miguel.diaz@nih.gov
    Files
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    75N91025-NOI-7156922 - Attachment 1 - SOW.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for preventive maintenance services for a Bruker Preclinical BioSpec 3T MRI system at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Radiation Biology Branch (RBB) at the NIH conducts research on cancer treatment and diagnosis, utilizing the MRI system for metabolic imaging studies. The contractor is responsible for various maintenance tasks, including on-site preventive services, emergency repairs, replacement parts, software updates, and a hardware refresh, all to be performed by factory-trained personnel following OEM standards. Service requirements also stipulate timely communication regarding delays and comprehensive reporting of maintenance activities. The project spans a 12-month base period with three optional extensions, and will be executed at the NIH facility in Bethesda, Maryland. This initiative is crucial for ensuring optimal functionality of the imaging system essential for cancer research while adhering to federal regulations and procurement procedures.
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