NOI to Sole Source to Terumo BCT for PMA of Cobe 2991 Cell Processors SN's 2888 and 3379

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Terumo BCT, Inc. for preventive maintenance and repair services of two Cobe 2991 Cell Processors, serial numbers 2888 and 3379. The contract is essential for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and uninterrupted support for patient treatment in research protocols at the NIH Clinical Center. Terumo BCT is the sole manufacturer and authorized service provider for these devices, which are critical for processing blood products, thereby necessitating their exclusive technical knowledge and proprietary parts access. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Shasheshe Goolsby at shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov by September 12, 2025, at 6:00 AM EST, as the government will review these responses to determine if a competitive procurement process is warranted.