EQUIP Service Contract
SOL #: 2277951Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Health And Human Services
National Institutes Of Health
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
BETHESDA, MD, 20892, United States
Place of Performance
Gaithersburg, MD
NAICS
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)
PSC
Other Professional Services (R499)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
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) is soliciting proposals for an EQUIP Service Contract to provide Securecell Lucullus Support Contracts and Licenses. This opportunity includes annual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for main and QA/Demo installations, various Lucullus licenses, and remote service days. Proposals are due March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers comprehensive support for Securecell Lucullus, detailed as follows:
- Main Lucullus SLA: A one-year Service Level Agreement for the main installation, encompassing licenses such as Application and Database Server, Replicated Client Workstation, Basic, and Control Licenses.
- QA/Demo Lucullus SLA: A one-year Service Level Agreement specifically for a demo environment installation. This SLA includes software updates and access to Securecell's support system, covering Replicated Client Workstation and Application and Database Server Licenses. An annual SLA fee of 20% of the total license value is invoiced yearly.
- Additional Licenses: One-year licenses for specialized tools including Planning (Base + Process Units), Media (Base + Process Units), and REST / HTML5 Web (Base + Process Units).
- Remote Service Days: Provision of support activities not covered by the standard SLA, delivered by US Field Engineers or HQ Engineers for offsite tasks. Services are billed per hour, with a minimum of 4 hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a Service Contract
- Product/Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Duration: One year for all specified SLAs and licenses.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: March 11, 2026
Contact Information
For further inquiries, please contact Cifford Lounsbury at clifford.lounsbury@nih.gov or 301-480-8827.
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Posted: Mar 11, 2026