Equipment Maintenance Contract for four (4) Incucyte Live Cell Image Systems
Overview
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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 Institute 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 Incucyte Live Cell Image Systems. This is a non-competitive acquisition with the intent to award to Sartorius Corporation, the sole authorized provider of maintenance and OEM parts for this equipment. Services will be performed at the Genetics Branch, CCR, NCI in Bethesda, MD. Quotations are due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers a Maintenance Service Agreement for four Incucyte Live Cell Image Systems. Key deliverables include:
- 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.
- Services must be manufacturer-authorized, including OEM parts, software updates, and technical support.
- Detailed service descriptions are provided in Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Non-Competitive)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Size Standard: $34,000,000
- Quotations Due: April 30, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
- Published: April 28, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Evaluation Factors
The Government will evaluate quotations to ensure they:
- Conform to solicitation requirements.
- Provide manufacturer-authorized service, including OEM parts, software updates, and technical support.
- Reflect a fair and reasonable price. Past performance and other relevant information may be considered for responsibility determination.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive pursuant to FAR 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures, due to Sartorius Corporation being the only authorized provider. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and include their Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification in their response. Section 508 accessibility standards apply to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) supplies and services. Responses will help the Government determine whether to proceed non-competitively or conduct a competitive procurement.