Global Life Sciences Solutions VIA Thaw Freezers Preventative Maintenance Agreement
ID: 25-001757Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, 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/3fbc8bc4edfd42d5865bb58aac512053/view
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source contract to Global Life Sciences Solutions for a one-year preventative maintenance agreement for VIA Thaw and VIA Freeze quad controlled rate freezers located in Bethesda, Maryland. This procurement is essential to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, as Global Life Sciences is the original equipment manufacturer and the only provider of qualified service technicians for these specific devices. The maintenance period is set from January 27, 2025, to January 26, 2026, and interested parties may submit capability statements by November 25, 2024, to the contracting specialist, Emeka Onyejekwe, at emeka.onyejekwe@nih.gov, for consideration in potential competitive procurement.

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    Emeka Onyejekwe
    (000) 000-0000
    emeka.onyejekwe@nih.gov
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source contract to Global Life Sciences Solutions for a one-year preventative maintenance agreement for VIA Thaw and VIA Freeze quad controlled rate freezers located in Bethesda, MD. This decision stems from the fact that Global Life Sciences is the original equipment manufacturer and the only provider of qualified service technicians as mandated by the FDA. The maintenance period will run from January 27, 2025, to January 26, 2026. The acquisition process will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, permitting sole sourcing when only one source is available. Interested parties may submit capability statements to be considered for competitive procurement, but the NIH retains discretion over whether to seek competition. Comments may be directed to the contracting specialist by November 25, 2024. This document highlights the importance of ensuring proper equipment maintenance to comply with health regulations.
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