Service Maintenance Agreement for Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal System (NIH decal # 02115180,02115181,02115182)
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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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Presolicitation for a Service Maintenance Agreement for their Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal System (NIH decal # 02115180, 02115181, 02115182) located in Bethesda, MD. This opportunity seeks to ensure the optimal performance and maintenance of critical laboratory equipment. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance services, including:
- Planned Preventive Maintenance: One scheduled maintenance during the contract period, involving thorough cleaning, calibration, adjustment, inspection, and testing of all equipment according to manufacturer's procedures. Equipment will be operationally tested post-maintenance.
- Replacement Parts: Furnish all required replacement parts at no additional cost (excluding consumables). Parts must be new, meet original equipment specifications, and be delivered next day.
- Software Services: Provide software service and updates per manufacturer's procedures, including telephone access for technical support and troubleshooting. Advance government approval is required for all software updates. Defective software must be replaced at no additional cost.
- Technical Support: Offer unlimited clinical technical telephone support (24/7) for instrument troubleshooting and clinical application support (M-F 8am-9pm, excluding Federal holidays). The specific equipment covered includes the CSU-X1 Spinning Disk S/N 95V300105 and NIS Elements Software Updates, located at room no. 2033B4, building 37.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 1, 2026, 8:38 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD, United States
Additional Information
This presolicitation is for planning purposes, with a future solicitation expected. The primary point of contact is John Burton (burtonjo@mail.nih.gov).