GeneTitan equipment maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
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 Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Life Technologies Corporation for GeneTitan equipment maintenance services. This action is taken under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1). While this is an intent to sole source, responsible sources may submit capability statements to express interest. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract is for maintenance services for GeneTitan equipment. Life Technologies Corporation is identified as the only qualified source with field service engineers authorized to open and service the GeneTitan Scanner. The instrument contains no customer-serviceable parts, and unauthorized service could lead to injury, instrument damage, or void the warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
- Period of Performance: April 10, 2026 – April 9, 2027
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026 (for capability statements)
- Published: March 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. However, responsible sources interested in demonstrating their capability to provide these services may submit a statement of interest.
- Submission Method: Email capability statements to Michael Gemmill (Michael.Gemmill@hhs.gov) and Caran Fizer (Caran.Fizer@hhs.gov).
- Requirement: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Outcome: The Government will determine whether to compete the requirement based on responses. If no responsive statements are received by the due date, the award will proceed to Life Technologies Corporation.
Eligibility
This is an intent to award a sole source contract. However, other responsible sources may submit capability statements. Active SAM.gov registration is required for any interested parties.