SAM #75N98026Q01020

Maintenance Service Agreement for BD FACSymphony Cytometers and S6 Cell Sorters at NIH

This opportunity involves a maintenance service agreement for BD flow cytometry systems at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations - OEM Highlight: - Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer for all equipment - Vendors: - USBDB Service Contract Admin is the service provider - Products/Equipment: - 2 BD FACSymphony A5 SE Standard Cytometers (Part Numbers: MP6649540000012, MP6649540000013) - 2 BD FACSymphony S6 Cell Sorters (Part Numbers: MP664950000021, MP6649450000022) - Services Requested: - Comprehensive maintenance service agreement covering both cytometers and sorters - Includes parts, labor, travel for repairs - 2 preventative maintenance inspections and kits per device - Software updates and revisions - Unlimited weekday service visits - 48-hour guaranteed emergency response - Unlimited telephone support - Weekend/holiday service available at additional cost - Workstation printers excluded from coverage - Unique Requirements: - Equipment is critical for HIV vaccine research at the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) - Maintenance must ensure minimal downtime and rapid response - Only BD-certified maintenance is acceptable due to proprietary technology - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced; BD is the sole OEM for the equipment.

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 75N98026Q01020/PCA-NIAID-03062. 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 USBDB Service Contract Admin 155 North McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas CA 95035 to manufacturer and provider of maintenance service for BD ¿ flow cytometry systems (i.e. Symphony A5 flow cytometers and S6 sorters).

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