SAM #75N98026Q01115AGILENTPCANICHD08134

Operation and Maintenance Support for Agilent Seahorse Analyzer at NIH NICHD

This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), seeks continued operation and maintenance support for an Agilent Seahorse Analyzer used in advanced biomedical research. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) - OEMs and Vendors: - Agilent Technologies (OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and maintenance support for Agilent Seahorse Analyzer - Includes on-site preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair by manufacturer-certified technicians - Access to proprietary software updates and calibration tools - Use of genuine Agilent replacement parts and consumables - Training for NIH researchers and laboratory staff on system operation, troubleshooting, and software updates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Support must be performed by manufacturer-certified technicians - Only genuine Agilent parts and consumables are acceptable - Training is required for NIH staff during maintenance visits - Instrument is critical for research in cancer metabolism, neurodegeneration, immunology, and mitochondrial diseases - Period of Performance: - One year of support services - Annual subscription model - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided

Description

The Agilent Seahorse Analyzer housed in Building 35A, Pod D, is a shared core resource utilized by multiple laboratories and Institutes/Centers (ICs) within the NIH intramural research program. This highly specialized metabolic analyzer is critical for real-time measurement of cellular bioenergetics, specifically oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification rate (ECAR), which are essential for evaluating mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis. The instrument plays a key role in advancing research related to cancer metabolism, neurodegeneration, immunology, and mitochondrial diseases. Consistent operational performance of this system is essential to ensure data quality, experimental reproducibility, and timely progress of high-priority research efforts. 

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