Service and Maintenance on 5 Liconic CO2 incubators
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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 Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Liconic Corporation for service and maintenance on five Liconic CO2 incubators. This pre-solicitation notice is for maintenance crucial for the Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias' research data continuity. Responses from interested parties are due April 19, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance and repair support for five Liconic CO2 incubators (models STX44 and STX140, with specific serial numbers provided). Services include preventative maintenance, installation of new instrument software and firmware upgrades, in-house staff training, and troubleshooting. All replacement parts and software upgrades must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified. Only certified Liconic technicians are authorized to perform these services, requiring same-day phone response for diagnosis and next-day service response. The government will provide workspace, computers, and telephones for the technician. Written reports detailing all repairs and annual maintenance are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation, Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Purchase Order)
- Duration: One year from the date of award (fixed-price)
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small businesses
- NAICS: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Response Due: April 19, 2026, 1:00 P.M. EDT
- Published: April 9, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The NIA's determination to award without full and open competition is based on market research indicating that Liconic Corporation is the only vendor capable of providing the required services. The equipment is proprietary, and Liconic Corporation is the sole provider of maintenance for its own incubators. Market research, including reviews of GSA Advantage, Dynamic Small Business Search, and previous government acquisitions, found no other sources meeting all requirements. The statutory authority cited is FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source."
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement. Responses should include unit price, list price, shipping/handling costs, delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, DUNS, TIN, and certification of business size. All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration. Submissions must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00192 and be sent electronically to John Johnson at johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov.