Notice of Intent for LSRFortessa Service Agreement
ID: NOI-NIAID-25-2257310Type: 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/be0deec085274cf390f6e9d50ae04d5c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is issuing a Notice of Intent to negotiate a service agreement for preventive maintenance of BD Biosciences scientific equipment. The procurement requires comprehensive maintenance services, including biannual preventive maintenance inspections, software updates, unlimited service visits by OEM technicians, guaranteed replacement parts (excluding third-party items), and a 48-hour emergency response support, all compliant with Biosafety Level 2 standards. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the operational integrity of essential scientific equipment used in research. Interested vendors may submit capability statements via the NIAID electronic submission system by April 7, 2025, and must include authorization from BD Biosciences to be considered. For further inquiries, contact Leah Hinson at leah.hinson@nih.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Leah Hinson
leah.hinson@nih.gov
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2_2257310_NOI.pdf
Mar 27, 2025, 8:06 PM UTC
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for preventive maintenance services specific to BD Biosciences scientific equipment. This notice indicates the intent to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Becton, Dickinson and Company, which requires comprehensive maintenance services. These include biannual preventive maintenance inspections, software updates, unlimited service visits by OEM technicians, guaranteed replacement parts (excluding third-party items), and 48-hour emergency response support, all in compliance with Biosafety Level 2 standards. The place of performance for this requirement is in Bethesda, MD. The authority for this sole-source decision is rooted in federal regulations, allowing for competition only from the specified source. Interested vendors may submit capability statements via the NIAID electronic submission system by April 7, 2025, showing that they can provide comparable services accompanied by authorization from BD Biosciences. It’s emphasized that this notice is not a request for proposals, and late submissions will be managed according to specified procurement guidelines.
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