MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR NanoZoomer S60
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Hamamatsu Corporation for a Maintenance Agreement for the NanoZoomer S60. This is a sole-source action, as Hamamatsu is identified as the only known responsible source. However, small businesses are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive maintenance, repair, and other services for the NanoZoomer S60 system. Hamamatsu Corporation is designated as the sole authorized contractor to perform these services, with no unauthorized third parties permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- Set-Aside: None specified, but capability statements are sought from various small business concerns (8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, VOSB, WOSB).
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. EDT
- Published: June 18, 2026
- Award Anticipation: Approximately five days after the notice, unless another capable vendor is identified through submitted capability statements.
Evaluation
The Government will evaluate all received capability statements. A determination to compete this proposed requirement based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion. Capability statements must provide sufficient documentation and technical evidence.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. It serves as a market research tool to identify if any other vendor possesses the capability to provide the required maintenance services for the NanoZoomer S60.