ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN FOR MOLECULAR DEVICES EQUIPMENT (SPECTRAMAX-L, 2 EA AND STAKMAX , 2 EA)
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-2255324Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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/1d20d209e528486eaa3cabb67b1a3211/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified vendors to provide an annual service plan for Molecular Devices equipment, including two SpectraMax L units and two StakMax units. The procurement requires a one-year service contract that includes preventive maintenance, OEM replacement parts, labor, and technical support, ensuring minimal downtime for essential laboratory equipment used in a Biosafety Level 2/3 facility. This service is critical for maintaining operational efficiency in research environments, with a performance period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 30, 2025, and can contact Dana Monroe at dana.monroe@nih.gov for further details.

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    Dana Monroe
    (406) 375-9814
    dana.monroe@nih.gov
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    The document outlines the "Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services," pertaining to federal contracts. It specifies clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that contractors must comply with, aimed at ensuring adherence to various laws and Executive Orders relevant to commercial products and services. Key clauses include prohibitions on certain confidentiality agreements, restrictions against contracting entities associated with Kaspersky Lab, and guidelines for engaging small businesses. The contractor is obligated to follow specific clauses which provide protections for whistleblowers, mandate equal opportunity, and outline payment procedures to small businesses. The structure of the document includes sections detailing compliance requirements, flow-down clauses for subcontracts, and stipulations for record examination by the Comptroller General. Overall, this document serves to enforce regulatory compliance and promote equitable practices in government contracting, aligning with objectives of transparency and fairness in federal expenditures.
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