J--Maintenance Contract for BD Fortessa Flow Cytometer Analyzer
ID: 75N92025Q00009Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NHLBIBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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/be5141401cf742788742c148d54d0084/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a sole source maintenance contract for the BD Fortessa Flow Cytometer Analyzer. The contract will be awarded to Becton, Dickinson and Company, which is uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive maintenance services, including emergency repairs and two annual preventative visits, due to the proprietary nature of the cytometer's configurations tailored for the NIH's research needs. This specialized equipment is critical for ongoing research in hematology, necessitating high uptime to support scientific advancements. Interested parties may express their capabilities, with responses due by January 17, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Helmut A. Winffel at helmut.winffel@nih.gov or +1 301 435 0330.

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    WINFFEL, HELMUT A
    +1 301 435 0330
    helmut.winffel@nih.gov
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    The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) intends to award a sole source contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company for maintenance services on the BD Fortessa Flow Cytometer Analyzer. This non-competitive solicitation aims to ensure timely and expert maintenance to support ongoing research efforts in hematology, which require high uptime of this specialized equipment. The required services include comprehensive maintenance, emergency repairs, two annual preventative visits, and support by factory-trained technicians. As the cytometer's configurations are proprietary and tailored specifically for the NHLBI's research needs, only Becton Dickinson can provide the necessary services. The federal acquisition complies with regulations allowing single-source solicitations in specific circumstances, and while this is not a request for competitive proposals, other interested parties can express their capabilities. Responses are due by January 17, 2025, and must include specified business and bid details. This notice underscores the critical role of specialized equipment maintenance for advancing scientific research and the streamlined processes for government contracting.
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