MEI Research on Demand Support for Metabolic Suites and Associated Sensors
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking on-demand support for Metabolic Suites and Associated Sensors. This Presolicitation aims to secure services for repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and specialized data processing. The Period of Performance is from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027. Responses are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for on-demand technical support, up to 400 hours, for the Laboratory's metabolic suites and associated sensors. Key services include:
- Maintenance and Repair: On-demand maintenance and repair for all hardware associated with metabolic suites.
- Software Management: Providing software updates and upgrades to incorporate new hardware and improve performance.
- Advisory Services: Advising on the best use of calorimeter hardware, data analysis, and wearable sensors for specific clinical protocols, as well as optimal data analysis methods.
- Data Processing: Customizing data processing pipelines for metabolic suite and wearable sensor measurements.
- Calibration: Performing equipment calibrations for metabolic suites as needed.
Task Areas & Requirements
- Delivery Timelines: Work must be initiated no later than one week after a request.
- Shipping: Vendor is responsible for ordering and delivering all necessary components for on-site repairs/maintenance.
- Installation: Provision of additional hardware components, software updates, and data analyses as needs arise.
- Software, Warranty, Maintenance: Providing necessary software upgrades, conducting validation testing/tuning, and performing on-demand system maintenance.
- Training: Providing training on updated software or hardware to Human Energy and Body Weight Regulation Core staff as needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM Z.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact John Burton at burtonjo@mail.nih.gov.