SAM #75N98026Q00897

Sole-Source Service Contract for Agilent RapidFire 400 System at NIH

This opportunity involves a non-competitive service contract for a specialized laboratory instrument: - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO) - Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM) - Hospital and Laboratory Support Division - OEM Highlight: - Agilent Technologies Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) referenced - Vendors: - Agilent Technologies Inc. (no resellers or integrators mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Service contract for the Agilent RapidFire 400 System - Focus is on maintenance and support services to ensure reliable operation of the instrument - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Service must be provided by the OEM (Agilent Technologies Inc.) - Instrument is critical for high-throughput sample analysis in the NICHD Mass Spectrometry Core Facility - Procurement is exempt from full and open competition (sole-source justification) - NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) applies

Description

General Information

Document Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis Number:

75N98026Q00897

Posted Date:

July 28, 2026

Original Response Date:

August 7, 2026

Current Response Date:

August 7, 2026

Set Aside:

N/A

NAICS Code:

811210

Contracting Office Address

National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD)

Office of Logistics and Operations (OLAO)

Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM)

Hospital and Laboratory Support Division

6701 Rockledge Drive

Bethesda, MD 20817 

Description

INTRODUCTION

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate and award a contract without providing for full and open competition (Including brand-name) to:

Agilent Technologies Inc.

2850 Centerville Road

Wilmington DE 19808-1610

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE

The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 with a Size Standard $34M.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, March 13, 2026. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR subpart 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures at an amount not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold ($350,000).

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1 (b) (1), Soliciting from a single source and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracts awarded using FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Agilent RapidFire 400 System Service Contract for the NICHD Mass Spectrometry Core Facility– DNCSB Background Information: The NICHD Mass Spectrometry Core Facility provides analytical support for NIH intramural research programs. The Agilent RapidFire 400 System is a critical instrument used for high-throughput sample analysis. Continued manufacturer service coverage is required to ensure reliable operation and minimize disruptions to research activities.

CLOSING STATEMENT

This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include a technical proposal, a cost-price proposal, the period of performance, the Unique Entity ID (UEI), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement.

All responses must be received by July 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern time and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00897. Responses may be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law, Contracting Officer at James.Law@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.

"All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.”

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