Combined Synopsis Solicitation-BD Biosciences Flow
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a non-competitive basis for BD Biosciences Flow Cytometer Service Agreements. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) to USBDB Service Contract Admin. While the intent is non-competitive, proposals are being requested from all interested parties. Proposals are due June 28, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive service and maintenance for specific BD Biosciences Flow Cytometer models and associated lasers/handlers. Key requirements include:
- Diagnosis of repair needs within 24 hours.
- Service and parts to fix instruments within 48 hours of notification.
- Two preventative maintenance (PM) visits per machine annually.
- Unlimited service visits during the contract term.
- 1 business day guaranteed response for emergency service.
- Onsite service during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM local time).
- Unlimited telephone support for instruments, reagents, and applications.
- BD Research Cloud is included.
- Software revisions to be updated during PM visits.
- OEM certified parts and technicians are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: July 10, 2026, to July 9, 2027 (12 months)
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but expected to be under the simplified acquisition threshold.
- Set-Aside: Not Set-Aside (NAICS Code 811210, Small Business Size Standard: Other Than Small Business)
- Proposal Due: June 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: June 18, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Responses must include unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery timeframe, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, product descriptions, UEI, TIN, and business size certification. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3. Evaluation factors may include past performance, technical capability, special features, warranty, and maintenance availability.
Additional Notes
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00664/ PCA-NIAID-01293
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Delivery Location: NIH/NIAID, 10 CENTER DR, BLDG 10 RM 11B07, BETHESDA MD 20892-0000.
- Point of Contact: JOHNSON, JOHN R (johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov)