Equipment Maintenance Contract for four (4) Incucyte Live Cell Image Systems
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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), on behalf of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for an Equipment Maintenance Contract for four (4) Incucyte Live Cell Image Systems. This is a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation with the intent to award to Sartorius Corporation. The period of performance is from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Maintenance Service Agreement covering four Incucyte Live Cell Image Systems. Specifically, it includes:
- CLIN 1: Incucyte S3 Preventive Service Plan for serial numbers IC50168 and IC51611.
- CLIN 2: Incucyte SX5 Preventive Service Plan for serial numbers IC70841 and IC70025. Onsite services will be performed at the Genetics Branch, CCR, NCI, Building 37, Room 6016, Bethesda, MD 20892. Further details are provided in Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34,000,000.
- Intended Awardee: Sartorius Corporation, as they are identified as the only authorized provider of service and OEM parts for these systems.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 75N98026Q00046-RFQ. While non-competitive, interested parties can submit quotations. Responses must include sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities, including unit price, list price, shipping, delivery terms, and product descriptions. The Government will evaluate quotations based on:
- Conformance to solicitation requirements.
- Provision of manufacturer-authorized service, including OEM parts, software updates, and technical support.
- A fair and reasonable price. Past performance and other relevant information may be considered for responsibility determination. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Important Notes
This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive pursuant to FAR 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures. The Government's determination to proceed non-competitively is at its discretion, but information received from other interested parties will be considered. Numerous FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference, including HHSAR 352.239-78 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (DEVIATION), which requires compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for any ICT components.
All quotations must be received by 10:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time, on April 30, 2026. Submissions should be sent electronically to Asya McClelland at asya.mcclelland@hhs.gov.