ContractPresolicitation
Service Contract for ThermoFisher FEI Tecnal T20. Transmission Electron Microscope
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES• 75N94026Q00015
Response Deadline
Dec 26, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
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Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Presolicitation
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), is seeking to award a non-competitive service contract for the ThermoFisher FEI Tecnal T20 Transmission Electron Microscope. This contract is essential for providing continuous expert maintenance, repairs, and software updates to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime of the specialized microscope. The contract, justified under FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, is not expected to exceed $250,000 and will cover the period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Interested parties are invited to submit capabilities statements to Mr. Michael Falzone at falzoneml@nih.gov by December 26, 2025.
Classification Codes
NAICS Code
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J065
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Solicitation Documents
Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
PDF•167 KB•Dec 16, 2025
AI Summary
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Office of Acquisitions intends to award a non-competitive contract to FEI Company for a service contract for the ThermoFisher FEI Tecnal T20 Transmission Electron Microscope. This presolicitation, 75N94026Q00015, posted on December 16, 2025, with a response date of December 26, 2025, falls under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34.0M size standard. The contract, not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000, is justified under FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1 (b) (1) due to the specialized nature of the microscope and the need for continuous, expert maintenance, repairs, and software updates. The service contract ensures optimal performance, minimizes downtime, and offers cost savings compared to individual service events. The period of performance is from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Interested parties may submit capabilities statements by December 26, 2025, to Mr. Michael Falzone.
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Project Timeline
postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 16, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 26, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 27, 2025
Agency Information
Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHD
Point of Contact
Name
FALZONE, MICHAEL L
Emailfalzoneml@nih.gov
Place of Performance
Bethesda, Maryland, UNITED STATES