SAM #75N98026Q00213

Sole Source Service Contract for Hamilton STAR V Liquid Handler at NIH Clinical Center

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking a sole source service contract for the maintenance and support of a Government-owned Hamilton STAR V liquid handler at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Division of Intramural Research (DIR), Biospecimen Core Laboratory - OEM and Vendor: - Hamilton Company (sole authorized provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Service contract for Hamilton STAR V liquid handler - Includes preventive maintenance, repairs, technical support, and software/firmware updates - Service performed by manufacturer-trained personnel - Coverage includes calibration, functional verification, parts, labor, travel, 4-hour technical support response, priority on-site service, and firmware/software updates - Quantity: 1 service contract - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Hamilton Company is authorized to provide certified service, parts, and updates for the proprietary STAR V system - No other OEMs or vendors are eligible due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and service - Place of Performance: - NHLBI Biospecimen Core Laboratory, NIH Clinical Research Center, Bethesda, MD

Description

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) intends to award a sole source contract to Hamilton Company for a service agreement supporting a Government-owned Hamilton STAR V liquid handler located at the NIH Clinical Center. This requirement includes preventive maintenance, repair services, technical support, and software/firmware updates necessary to ensure continued, reliable operation of the instrument. The Hamilton STAR V is a proprietary system, and the manufacturer is the only authorized provider of certified service, parts, and updates. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration by the Government.

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