The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Philips North America LLC for the renewal of a maintenance/service agreement for medical diagnostic imaging equipment at the Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Frederick, Maryland. This agreement is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of specialized imaging equipment, including a Magnetic Resonance 3T Achieva and associated workstations, which are essential for conducting biodefense research involving high-consequence infectious diseases. The contract is set to cover the period from January 18, 2025, to December 31, 2025, coinciding with the end of the equipment's life cycle, and interested vendors may submit capability statements via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) by October 25, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. For further inquiries, contact Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov or call 406-375-9814.