DNA SEQUENCING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AGREEMENTS

Preventative Maintenance 10x Genomics Chromium iX/X

Health And Human Services, Department Of

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a sole-source contract to 10x Genomics, Inc. for preventative maintenance of the Chromium X single cell capture system, which is critical for ongoing research in neural regeneration. The contract aims to ensure the operability of the equipment, minimize downtime, and support the generation of sequencing libraries necessary for the Molecular Neurobiology Section's research efforts. This maintenance service is essential for maintaining the functionality of the proprietary equipment, which requires OEM-certified technicians and compatible parts, as no alternative suppliers are available. Interested parties can contact Frederick Weddington at frederick.weddington@nih.gov or by phone at 301-594-6835, with the response date for proposals set for January 17, 2025, and the performance period expected to run from January 27, 2025, to January 26, 2030.

J--Maintenance Contract for BD Fortessa Flow Cytometer Analyzer

Health And Human Services, Department Of

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.

Maintenance service for Mass Spectrometers and components

Health And Human Services, Department Of

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide maintenance services for Mass Spectrometers and associated components utilized by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The procurement aims to ensure the proper functioning of critical instruments, including the Q Exactive HF and Orbitrap Eclipse Tribid, which are essential for ongoing research in discovery proteomics and aging studies. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications, including employee numbers and relevant experience, by January 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, to Iris Merscher at iris.merscher@nih.gov. This notice is a Sources Sought announcement and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

1 year service contract for Zeiss Sigma and 3View

Health And Human Services, Department Of

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to award a one-year service contract for the maintenance of Zeiss Sigma and 3View microscopes. This contract will be a sole source agreement with Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC, focusing on essential services such as preventative maintenance inspections, labor and travel for service visits, covered replacement parts, and software upgrades. The microscopes play a critical role in various NIH research projects, particularly in studying the three-dimensional structures of different cell types, making this maintenance vital for ongoing research efforts. Interested vendors must submit their expressions of interest by January 24, 2024, and can contact Brittany N. May at brittany.may@nih.gov or +1 301 594 4009 for further details.

SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THERMO ELECTRON LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (AMBIS 2247584)

Health And Human Services, Department Of

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is soliciting quotes for maintenance agreements on Thermo Electron laboratory equipment, critical for research involving complex proteomic data. The procurement, identified by solicitation number RFQ-NIAID-25-2247584, requires comprehensive service plans for various mass spectrometry instruments, ensuring prompt maintenance response times, priority technical support, and regular preventive maintenance visits. This equipment is essential for analyzing high-value samples in ongoing research projects, and the contract period spans from March 19, 2025, to March 18, 2026. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by December 30, 2024, and can contact Kimberly Rubio at kimberly.rubio@nih.gov for further information.

Notice of Intent to Single Source to Elemental Scientific, Inc

Commerce, Department Of

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Elemental Scientific, Inc. for the annual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of the ESI PrepFAST IC Automated Speciation System used at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory (NSIL) in Pascagoula, MS. This specialized equipment is crucial for the laboratory's role in detecting and confirming metals contamination in seafood, aligning with FDA standards for food safety. The estimated contract value is $88,725 over three years, and interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 5:00 PM EST on December 26, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Suzanne Johnston, at Suzanne.Johnston@noaa.gov.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR A STELLARIS CONFOCAL SYSTEM

Health And Human Services, Department Of

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking to establish a one-year maintenance and repair service agreement for various Leica microscopy equipment. The contract, which will run from March 1, 2025, to February 29, 2026, is intended for the repair and maintenance of specific Leica instruments, including ultramicrotomes and sputter coaters, all of which are critical for advanced laboratory research. As this is a sole source requirement, only Leica Microsystems Inc. or their priority partners are eligible to provide the necessary services, and interested vendors must submit a capability statement demonstrating their qualifications by January 20, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Kelly Lowe at kelly.lowe@nih.gov or by phone at 406-802-6180.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter

Commerce, Department Of

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PerkinElmer of Shelton, CT for the procurement of Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years for NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). The Preventative Maintenance Services are crucial for the continued operation of the gamma well counter, which is the cardinal instrument in NIST's Radioactivity Group. The Radioactivity Group develops and improves metrological techniques for radionuclide standardization and carries out various programs related to environmental measurements, nuclear medicine, radiological instrumentation for security, and radionuclide metrology. The gamma well counter plays a critical role in maintaining low-level secondary radioactivity standards and ensuring the integrity of long-term data acquisitions for radio nuclidic half-life determinations. PerkinElmer is the sole manufacturer and technician authorized to provide the required preventative maintenance services for the instrument. They possess the proprietary knowledge and parts necessary for successful maintenance. No other vendors are capable of providing the required services, and only authorized PerkinElmer technicians can maintain the existing warranty of the system during maintenance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219, with a size standard of $20.5 million dollars. The Government will consider responses received by November 6, 2015, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. In summary, NIST intends to procure Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter to ensure the continued operation and performance of the instrument, which is vital for maintaining radioactivity standards and supporting various research programs. PerkinElmer is the sole provider capable of delivering the required services and maintaining the existing warranty.

12-Month Maintenance/Service Contract for Cytek Aurora 5 Laser and Sample Loader (AMBIS 2252494)

Health And Human Services, Department Of

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking quotes for a 12-month maintenance and service contract for the Cytek Aurora 5 Laser and Sample Loader, under solicitation number RFQ-NIAID-25-2252494. The contract, which will commence on February 1, 2025, and run through January 31, 2026, requires vendors to provide two preventative maintenance visits, on-site service response within 48 hours for non-functional instruments, and 24-hour technical support, ensuring the reliable operation of critical laboratory equipment. Interested vendors must demonstrate factory training and certification for personnel, guarantee access to original manufacturer software and parts, and submit their quotes via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) by January 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Kimberly Rubio at kimberly.rubio@nih.gov or by phone at 301-761-6892.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Nanoparticle Nebulizer

Commerce, Department Of

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the procurement of two nanoparticle nebulizers from Kanomax FMT. The required nebulizers must minimize interference from non-volatile particle precursors and feature a collection efficiency of approximately 100% for particles as small as 5 nm, among other technical specifications. These instruments are critical for NIST's Material Measurement Laboratory, particularly within the Chemical Sciences Division, as they facilitate precise aerosol deposition and particle generation for research purposes. Interested parties capable of meeting these specifications must submit their capabilities in writing by 1:00 p.m. EST on January 27, 2025, to the primary contacts, Jenna Bortner and Donald Collie, via their provided email addresses.

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