OEM Repair and On-Site Service for InSight X3 DualC Laser System
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to award a fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Newport Corporation (Spectra-Physics/MKS Instruments) for OEM repair and on-site service of an InSight X3 DualC laser system. This critical system, currently non-operational, is essential for NIH-owned microscopes and ongoing research. The acquisition aims to restore the laser to full operational status and maintain research continuity with a loaner unit during the estimated 2-3 month repair period.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- OEM repair of the InSight X3 DualC laser system to factory specifications.
- On-site uninstallation, packing, and preparation for shipment to the OEM factory.
- Installation of a loaner laser system to ensure research continuity.
- Return shipment of the repaired system and subsequent reinstallation.
- All associated labor, packing, crating, fully insured shipping (to and from OEM), and travel costs.
- The vendor will be responsible for the equipment during packing, transport, and repair, including liability for damage or full replacement.
- All travel must comply with Federal travel regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Notice of Intent for non-competitive award).
- Authority: FAR 12.603, 41 U.S.C. 1901, and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).
- Set-Aside: This requirement is not set aside for small business.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00314.
- Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026, at 0900 EST.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
The NIH intends to award to Newport Corporation. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit a capability demonstration and price quotations. Evaluation factors may include past performance, technical capability, special features, lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental/energy efficiency. Required submission information includes unit price, list price, shipping, delivery timeframe, payment terms, F.O.B. point, product details, UEI, TIN, and business size certification. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
- Delivery Location: Porter Neuroscience Research Center, Bldg 35, Room 2E-623, Bethesda, MD 20892.
- Point of Contact: Brian J. Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov).
- A separate Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for complete requirements.