J--NICHD: Service: SH800 Cell Sorter Maintenance
ID: 75N94025Q00007Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NICHDBETHESDA, MD, 20817, 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/16cb3ab09bf14c3da693dfa18f197b34/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), intends to award a sole-source contract to Sony Biotechnology for the maintenance of its SH800 Cell Sorter. This maintenance service agreement is crucial for ensuring the optimal functionality of the sorter, which is integral to various genetic and environmental research tasks conducted in NICHD labs. The contract will cover preventive inspections, unlimited technical support, and priority service calls to minimize equipment downtime, with a performance period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, and options for two additional years. Interested parties may express their capabilities to Nicole Freid at nicole.freid@nih.gov by November 1, 2024, to be considered for any competitive process.

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    FREID, NICOLE T
    +1 301 480 6914
    nicole.freid@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) plans to award a sole-source contract to Sony Biotechnology for the maintenance of its SH800 Cell Sorter. This decision is based on the unique needs of NICHD labs, which rely heavily on the sorter for various genetic and environmental research tasks. The maintenance agreement will include preventive inspections, unlimited technical support, and priority service calls to minimize downtime. The contract's performance period extends from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with options for two additional years. Due to Sony's exclusive provision of services, specific training, software updates, and access to genuine parts, it is imperative to utilize their technicians. This acquisition adheres to federal acquisition regulations allowing non-competitive procurement under special circumstances. Interested parties may express their capabilities before November 1, 2024, and need to provide company details to be considered for any competitive process. The overall importance of this agreement lies in ensuring that NICHD can maintain optimal functionality of essential laboratory equipment to support ongoing research efforts efficiently.
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