SAM #75N98026Q00508

NIH Service Agreement for Molecular Devices FLIPR-Tetra 96/384 Maintenance and Support

This opportunity involves a planned non-competitive service agreement for specialized laboratory equipment at the National Institutes of Health (NIH): - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - OEM Highlight: - Molecular Devices is the sole OEM and service provider for the required equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive preventative maintenance, repair services, software updates, and technical support for one Government-owned FLIPR-Tetra 96/384 instrument (S/N FT0287) - All services to be performed by OEM factory-trained personnel - Notable Requirements: - Service agreement covers a base year with four option years - Support is critical for the Calcium Signaling in Health & Disease Group (MCBL) at NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, NC - No specific product quantities beyond the single instrument; focus is on ongoing maintenance and support - No competing OEMs or alternative products are specified due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and service

Description

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 75N98026Q00508. 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 award on a non-competitive basis to Molecular Devices 3860 N 1st San Jose, CA 95134 to provide qualified personnel to perform a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan including inspection, preventive maintenance, repair service, and software updates/maintenance with a period of one base year and four option years, as required by the Calcium Signaling in Health & Disease Group (MCBL) at the NIEHS, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

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