Opportunity

SAM #75N98026Q01119

Manufacturer Service Agreement for Carterra LSA XT Instrument at NIH Vaccine Research Center

Buyer

NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations

Posted

August 31, 2026

Respond By

September 14, 2026

Identifier

75N98026Q01119

NAICS

811210

This opportunity is for a manufacturer service agreement for a Carterra LSA XT instrument at the NIH Vaccine Research Center. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions - OEM and Vendor: - Carterra, Inc. (sole manufacturer and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - 12-month manufacturer service agreement (Ascent Level coverage) for one Carterra LSA XT instrument (Serial Number 1022111104) - Service includes: - On-site repairs within 5 business days - All travel, labor, and parts for covered service and repair - Software and firmware updates - Telephone support - Coordination of service visits - Qualified service personnel - Service documentation - Maintenance per manufacturer service plan - Preventive maintenance visits not included unless authorized - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Carterra, Inc. is authorized to provide manufacturer service for the Carterra LSA XT - Service agreement supports high-throughput antibody screening for the Vaccine Research Center - Non-competitive procurement; no other vendors or products mentioned - NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - Not set aside for small business - Quantity: - 1 service agreement covering 1 instrument - No additional part numbers or products beyond the Carterra LSA XT instrument

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 75N98026Q01119. 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-fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Carterra, Inc., 825 N 300 W c309, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, for a 12-month manufacturer service agreement (Ascent Level coverage) for one (1) Carterra LSA XT instrument, Serial Number 1022111104, in support of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), B Cell Immunobiology Section (BCIS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Carterra, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the Carterra LSA XT system and is the only source capable of providing manufacturer-authorized maintenance and service on the equipment.(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.(iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and the small business size standard is $34.0 million. This requirement is not set aside for small business.

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