Extended Warranty for Bruker Ultima 2P Plus microscope system
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 Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO, has issued a Presolicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an Extended Warranty for a Bruker Ultima 2P Plus microscope system. This notice indicates NIH's intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Bruker Nano, Inc. for essential hardware and software maintenance. While not a request for competitive quotes, small businesses are invited to submit capability statements by April 22, 2026, 7:00 a.m. EDT, if they believe they can meet the requirement.
Purpose & Justification
The purpose of this requirement is to secure ongoing maintenance and support for a critical Bruker Ultima 2P Plus microscope system located in Bethesda, MD. This system is vital for ongoing neurovascular research, including in vivo imaging studies that commenced before January 20, 2025. The NIH justifies the sole-source award to Bruker Nano, Inc. under FAR Part 6.302-1, stating that Bruker Nano, Inc. is the only known responsible source capable of providing the necessary maintenance to ensure accurate data acquisition and support current research experiments.
Submission & Eligibility
This is explicitly not a request for competitive quotes. However, the Government is seeking capability statements from interested small businesses, including 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses. These statements should demonstrate the firm's ability to perform the required maintenance. The Government will review these submissions to determine if the requirement should be competed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 7:00 a.m. EDT
- Published Date: April 12, 2026
- Anticipated Award: Approximately five (5) days after the notice date, unless a capable alternative vendor is identified.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: David Shen
- Email: david.shen@nih.gov
- Responses should be emailed to: david.shen@nih.gov