Notice of Intent for Fluent Liquid Handler Maintenance Service
ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2255098Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, 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/574b275d389c4781b67cc4323f6d104d/view
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for a sole-source maintenance and service agreement for the Tecan Fluent 780 Base Unit. The contract will encompass annual preventative maintenance, hardware and software updates, utilization software service, hotline support, and a guaranteed 48-hour response time, all to be conducted by Tecan-certified professionals. This maintenance service is crucial for ensuring the operational continuity of essential laboratory equipment while adhering to regulatory compliance. Interested suppliers must submit their qualifications by March 12, 2025, through the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS), and inquiries can be directed to Leah Hinson at leah.hinson@nih.gov.

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    Leah Hinson
    leah.hinson@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice regarding its intent to negotiate a sole-source maintenance and service agreement with Tecan US for a Tecan Fluent 780 Base Unit. The proposed contract includes annual preventative maintenance, necessary hardware and software updates, utilization software service, hotline support, and a 48-hour response time, exclusively performed by Tecan-certified professionals. This contract is set for a 12-month term with quarterly billing. Potential suppliers interested in responding to this notice must submit their qualifications by March 12, 2025, via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS). Interested parties are cautioned that this notice does not obligate the government to award a contract nor does it constitute a formal request for proposal. Additionally, the government retains the right to utilize the information received for its own purposes. The overall intent is to ensure the continuity and support of the essential laboratory equipment while upholding compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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