MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Vis-OCT System
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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.
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 Eye Institute (NEI), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Opticent Health for a "Gold Service" maintenance agreement for their Vis-OCT system. This is intended as a sole-source award, as Opticent Health is the manufacturer and only known responsible source. Responses from other capable vendors are due by 09:00 a.m. EDT on June 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Notice of Intent is for a maintenance agreement on the Vis-OCT system used by the NEI Visual Function Core. The system is critical for measuring visual function in animal models, providing high axial resolution imaging of live intact eyes to understand visual function under normal and diseased conditions. The NIH intends to award this contract to Opticent Health on a sole-source basis, citing FAR Part 6.302-1, as Opticent Health is the original equipment manufacturer and does not permit third-party servicing or upgrades.
Key Requirements
The required "Gold Service" maintenance agreement includes:
- Assistance to resolve malfunctions, covering both parts and labor.
- Service provision via telephone or on-site visits by an Opticent Health Technical representative.
- Servicing must be performed by the manufacturer, Opticent Health.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Sole-source justification based on FAR Part 6.302-1.
- Product/Service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the NIH's requirements for Vis-OCT system maintenance are requested to submit a response via email to haunp@mail.nih.gov no later than 09:00 a.m. EDT on June 24, 2026. The government will consider competing the award based on responses received, but this determination is at the government's discretion. An award to Opticent Health is anticipated approximately five days after the notice date if no other capable vendor is identified.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Patricia M. Haun at haunp@mail.nih.gov.