SAM #75N98026Q00664

Comprehensive Service Agreement for BD Biosciences Flow Cytometers at NIH

This opportunity is for a comprehensive service agreement supporting BD Biosciences flow cytometers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - OEMs and Vendors: - BD Biosciences (OEM) - USBDB Service Contract Admin (service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Service agreement for maintenance and support of six BD Biosciences flow cytometers and their lasers - Models include: FACSCanto II 4/2/2, LSRFortessa SORP, FACSCelesta BVR, FACSAria Fusion SORP, FACSymphony A3, S6 EAU - Serial Number referenced: V33896201685 - Service includes: - Unlimited onsite and depot repair visits - Emergency response within 1 business day - Preventive maintenance (2 visits per machine annually) - Parts, preventive maintenance kits, software and firmware updates - Unlimited telephone and email support - Technical progress reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service agreement covers multiple machines critical to intramural translational research - Non-competitive procurement; only BD Biosciences equipment supported - Emphasis on rapid emergency response and unlimited support - Supports critical research protocols related to human and animal health

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.The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00664/ PCA-NIAID-01293. 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 USBDB Service Contract Admin 155 North McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas CA 95035 to provide a service agreement for a BD Biosciences Flow Cytometer Service (S/N #: V33896201685).

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