Full Service and Maintenance of Dragonfly System M528745, DFLY-0231 microscopes.
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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) intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order non-competitively for Full Service and Maintenance of Dragonfly System M528745, DFLY-0231 microscopes. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, issued as a Notice of Intent, with the acquisition not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Responses are due June 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for comprehensive service and maintenance of Dragonfly System M528745, DFLY-0231 microscopes at the Fluorescence Microscopy and Imaging Center. Services include:
- Comprehensive preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair.
- Software updates and maintenance.
- Provision of factory-trained personnel for Andor Instruments.
- A factory-certified service engineer residing within 30 minutes of NIEHS, capable of attempting repairs within one business day.
- A minimum of one (1) preventive maintenance visit per year.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order (intended non-competitive award).
- Duration: 12-month base period, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
- Published: June 3, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34M size standard).
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to award non-competitively to Andor Technology Inc., justified as the only vendor capable of providing required maintenance for proprietary equipment. While not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation. Responses will inform the Government's determination not to compete.
Submissions must include unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses should be submitted electronically to Francisca Wagstaff (wagstaff@nih.gov) or Brian Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov).
Additional Notes
The intended source is Andor Technology Inc., 300 Baker Street, Suite 150, Concord, MA 01742. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12.603 and 41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).