SAM #75N98026Q00511

Specialized Repairs for NIH Mobile Research Vehicle 1 (MRV1)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, is seeking specialized repairs for Mobile Research Vehicle 1 (MRV1), a 50-foot trailer supporting the HANDLS longitudinal study. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions - OEM and Vendor: - LifeLine Mobile (OEM and sole-source vendor) - Product/Service Requested: - Repairs to Mobile Research Vehicle 1 (MRV1) - Model: AVW-485T-S-C-AR TRAILER - No additional products or quantities specified - Unique Requirements: - LifeLine Mobile is the only vendor with access to original blueprints, modification drawings, and maintenance history for MRV1 - Repairs are essential to maintain operational status for ongoing longitudinal research - Government will handle transportation of the vehicle between Baltimore, MD and Columbus, OH - Set aside for small business under NAICS code 336212

Description

NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Repairs to Mobile Research Vehicle 1 for longitudinal study

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00511. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable).

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to LifeLine Mobile 2050 McGaw Road, Columbus Ohio 43207 as the only responsible source that can provide the repairs to Mobile Research Vehicle 1 (MRV1) for longitudinal study. LifeLine Mobile has the original blueprints and modification drawings and history of the MRVs. It is critical that LifeLine maintain/repairs the MRV1 in working condition to minimize risk and damage to the vehicle.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 Dated January 01, 2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 336212 and the small business size standard is 1500. This requirement is set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement: Mobile medical research vehicles (MRVs) customized for use in conducting community-based research. The National Institute on Aging is currently using one 50-foot trailer (MRV1) to conduct the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) study. The purpose of this acquisition is to provide repairs to Mobile Research Vehicle 1 for longitudinal study

Model No#: AVW-485T-S-C-AR TRAILER

(vi) Delivery Location: The government will provide transportation of MRV1(trailer) from NIA in Baltimore, Maryland to LifeLine Mobile in Columbus,Ohio and vice versa.

(vii) [Reserved, if needed]

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices:

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018); FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020); HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (Dec 2015). HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015)

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

HTTPS://ACQUISITION.GOV/FAR

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

(xv) Submission Requirements: Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price,list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information.

Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers of a specified brand-name product must provide: (a) Product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s); (b) Product description; (c) Documentation demonstrating that the offered item meets all required salient characteristics; (d) Quantity; (e) Estimated price or cost; (f) Shipping, handling, and/or installation charges; and (g) Delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00511. Responses may be submitted electronically to elaine.estrella@nih.gov or brian.lind@nih.gov

(xvi) Point of Contact: Elaine Estrella, Contract Specialist, elaine.estrella@nih.gov and Brian Lind, Contract Specialist, brian.lind@nih.gov.

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