SAM #75N98026Q01055

Maintenance Services for Bruker CryoPlatform CCU4 and CCU5 Systems

This opportunity involves a maintenance agreement for specialized cryogenic cooling systems used in scientific research. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - OEM Highlight: - Bruker Biospin Corporation is the sole OEM mentioned and is identified as the only source capable of meeting requirements - Vendors: - Bruker Biospin Corporation - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance services for five Bruker CryoPlatform™ CCU4 systems - Maintenance services for four Bruker CryoPlatform™ CCU5 systems - Services include periodic preventive maintenance and repair - No specific part numbers or product quantities listed; focus is on service coverage for the named systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maintenance must be performed by factory-trained engineers - Use of proprietary replacement parts, software, and technical support - Manufacturer-approved procedures required to ensure system integrity and performance - Equipment is proprietary and critical for operation of Bruker Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometers used in advanced biomedical research - No competitive quotations requested, but capability statements from other sources will be considered

Description

Notice of Intent – Sole Source Acquisition

Notice No.: 75N98026Q01055

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Bruker Biospin Corporation for a Maintenance Agreement for five (5) Bruker CryoPlatform™ CCU4 systems and four (4) Bruker CryoPlatform™ CCU5 systems.

The Government intends to solicit from a single source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, because the circumstances of this acquisition indicate that only one responsible source is capable of satisfying the Government's requirements.

Bruker Biospin Corporation is the only known responsible source capable of meeting the Government's specific technical and functional requirements.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) operates eleven (11) Bruker Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometers that support critical research programs focused on protein structure, molecular interactions, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. These instruments rely on Bruker CryoPlatform™ cryogenic cooling systems to maintain proper operation of the cryogenic probes. Due to the highly specialized and proprietary design of the CryoPlatform™ systems, periodic preventive maintenance and repair services are required to ensure reliable performance, minimize instrument downtime, and protect critical research activities. Maintenance must be performed using manufacturer-approved procedures and components to maintain system integrity and operational performance.

Bruker Biospin Corporation is the manufacturer of the CryoPlatform™ systems and is the only known source capable of providing the factory-trained engineers, proprietary replacement parts, software, and technical support required to maintain and repair this equipment. Because the systems incorporate proprietary components and specialized technology, Bruker Biospin Corporation is uniquely qualified to perform the required services and ensure the equipment continues to operate in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Use of a non-authorized service provider could compromise system performance, increase the risk of equipment damage, and potentially affect manufacturer support.

Based on the Government's requirements, Bruker Biospin Corporation is the only known responsible source capable of providing the required maintenance and repair services while maintaining the equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and supporting the continuity of ongoing research activities.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested sources that believe they can satisfy the Government's requirements may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide all required maintenance and repair services.

The Government will consider all timely responses received and will determine whether the acquisition should proceed as a single-source procurement or be competed.

The Government anticipates making an award approximately five (5) calendar days after the closing date of this notice, unless the Government determines that another responsible source is capable of meeting the requirement.

Capability statements shall be submitted electronically to haunp@mail.nih.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. EDT on August 31, 2026. Please reference Notice No. 75N98026Q01055 in the subject line of the response.

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