NOI - Vevo F2 Imaging System Service Level Agreement (SLA) Renewal
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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 Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to FUJIFILM VisualSonics Corporation for a one-year Service Level Agreement (SLA) renewal for the Vevo F2 High-Resolution In Vivo Imaging System. This system is critical for the NHLBI Murine Phenotyping Core in Bethesda, MD. This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent (NOI), not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The required services include a comprehensive OEM Service Level Agreement for the Vevo F2 system and associated transducers. Key deliverables are:
- One (1) annual preventive maintenance visit.
- Unlimited corrective maintenance.
- OEM-certified replacement parts, labor, and travel.
- Access to proprietary software and firmware updates.
- Technical support (Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Services must be performed by OEM-authorized technicians using manufacturer-approved parts and diagnostic tools to ensure research continuity, system calibration, and operational reliability without voiding the manufacturer warranty. Third-party or non-OEM service providers are not acceptable.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (SLA Renewal)
- Period of Performance: 12 Months After Date of Award
- Place of Performance: National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892
- Estimated Value: $19,385.00
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Size Standard: $34.0 Million
Set-Aside & Justification
This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses. The government intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to FUJIFILM VisualSonics Corporation, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). Market research indicates FUJIFILM VisualSonics is the only authorized provider with the proprietary software, OEM-certified parts, and technical expertise required to service the Vevo F2 system without voiding its warranty.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses must include sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities, such as unit price, list price, delivery period, prompt payment terms, F.O.B. Point, TIN, and business size certification. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.
Deadlines & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: April 19, 2026, by 4:00 PM EDT.
- Submission: Electronically to Nicholas Capobianco at nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov.
- Reference: Solicitation number 75N98026Q00210.