SAM #75N98026Q00909

NIH Non-Competitive Service Agreement for Animal Watering System Maintenance by Avidity Science

This opportunity involves a non-competitive procurement by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations, for continued service coverage of an animal watering system. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of the Director - Office of Logistics and Multiple Acquisition Operations - OEM/Vendor: - Avidity Science (highlighted as the sole OEM and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Service agreement for animal watering system maintenance - Includes two preventive maintenance visits - OEM-approved replacement parts - 24/7 technical phone support - Repairs after equipment review - Proprietary software updates - Coverage for a 12-month period - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Uninterrupted service coverage is required for critical lab operations - Only Avidity Science is considered due to proprietary system and software - Non-competitive procurement process - No specific part numbers or equipment models are listed - Delivery location: 8200 Research Plaza, Frederick, MD

Description

(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 75N98026Q00909 /PCA-NIAID-00058. 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 Avidity Science 819 Bakke Ave. Waterford, WI 53185 to continue service coverage to ensure that we can maintain the current system which is integral to the building and keep an uninterrupted coverage of our service contract through Avidity.

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