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.