Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Cytek Biosciences, Inc.
ID: USUHS_NoticeofIntent_CytekType: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/5af33f04871547ccbdcf6fdc76a105c9/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source contract to Cytek Biosciences, Inc. for the annual servicing and maintenance of a Cytek Aurora 5 laser cytometer. This procurement aims to ensure specialized and high-quality maintenance services for critical medical instruments, with the contract covering one base year and the option for four additional years. As Cytek Biosciences is the exclusive provider and authorized vendor for this equipment, they are uniquely positioned to meet the government's requirements. Interested parties may submit proposals by 2:00 PM on January 31, 2024, to demonstrate that competition would be beneficial, although the agency will not incur costs for submitted proposals. For further inquiries, contact Kaysie Shadeck at kaysie.shadeck@usuhs.edu or Emily M. Mashek at emily.mashek@usuhs.edu.

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    Kaysie Shadeck
    kaysie.shadeck@usuhs.edu
    Emily M. Mashek
    emily.mashek@usuhs.edu
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source contract to Cytek Biosciences, Inc. for the annual maintenance and servicing of a Cytek Aurora 5 laser cytometer. This contract will cover one base year with the possibility of four additional option years. As Cytek Biosciences is the exclusive provider and authorized vendor, they are the only organization capable of fulfilling the government's requirements for servicing this equipment. The acquisition will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, specifically Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which pertains to streamlined procurement processes. Interested parties may submit proposals by 2:00 PM on January 31, 2024, demonstrating evidence that competition would be beneficial to the government. The USU is committed to ensuring that all responses meet the established criteria regarding service needs while clarifying that the agency will not incur any costs due to the proposals submitted. This notice reflects USU's unique position in military medicine and public health, emphasizing their need for specialized, high-quality maintenance services for critical medical instruments.
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