IMAGESTREAM MKII SILVER ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Cytek Biosciences Inc. for annual maintenance and service of an ImageStream MKII Silver instrument. This critical service ensures the operational status of equipment vital for research into human immune responses, particularly concerning HIV. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an annual maintenance and service agreement for the Cytek Amnis ImageStream MKII instrument. Key deliverables include:
- Annual preventative maintenance visit.
- Service visits as needed, covering parts, labor, and travel for the first repair.
- 20% discount on parts for subsequent repairs.
- Access to trained and authorized Cytek service engineers.
- Telephone and online technical support.
- Firmware and software updates.
- One Amnis Speedbead Kit for instrument calibration. The instrument is located in a BSL-II/III lab and is essential for visualizing cells from participants in multiple clinical research protocols.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Estimated Value: $23,919.30
- Period of Performance: May 20, 2026, to May 19, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST
- Published: March 2, 2026
Sole Source Justification
NIAID intends to negotiate with Cytek Biosciences Inc. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b) / 13.501(a) due to "Only One Responsible Source." Cytek is the sole manufacturer and provider of Amnis ImageStream®x, Mk II instruments, service, and spare parts. The instrument has been under continuous service contracts for nine years, and using another vendor would void warranties, incur significant costs, and jeopardize ongoing research.
Response Information
While this is not a solicitation, responsible sources capable of providing the required services may submit a capability statement via email to Linda Smith (linda.smith2@nih.gov), referencing NIAID-NOI-26-2278134, by the due date. The government will consider these statements to determine if competition is feasible but is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information provided.