SAM #75N98026Q00745

NIH Seeks Miltenyi Biotec Service Coverage for UltraMicroscope Blaze

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations, is seeking service coverage for a specialized research microscope. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of the Director - Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - OEM Highlight: - Miltenyi Biotec is the sole OEM and service provider for this requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Service coverage for one UltraMicroscope Blaze light-sheet microscope system (Serial Number: 3074) - UM Blaze Essential Service 5 Lasers (Part Number: 160-002-665), quantity: 1 - Technical support via phone during business hours - One scheduled preventive maintenance visit per year, including inspection and replacement of wearing parts - On-site repair service with a targeted 2-day response time, including all necessary parts and labor - Standard device software updates during preventive maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand-specific, non-competitive procurement limited to Miltenyi Biotec - The microscope is used for 3D high-resolution imaging in substance use disorder research by the NIDA IRP Histology and Imaging Core - The contract is firm fixed-price, valued at $36,000 for one year of coverage

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 75N98026Q00745/PCA-NIDA-07985. 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 fix-price award on a non-competitive basis to Miltenyi Biotec 1201 Clopper Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878 for service coverage for a Ultra Microscope Blaze.

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