Maintenance Contract for BioView Duet Automated Scanner
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), specifically the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO office, has issued a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to BioView, Inc. for maintenance services for the BioView Duet Automated Scanner. This critical instrument supports cytogenetic studies and multiplexed assays within the Genetics Branch OMICS Technology Facility in Bethesda, MD. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Purpose & Scope
This notice indicates NIH's intent to procure essential maintenance services for the BioView Duet Automated Scanner. These services are vital for maintaining system calibration, troubleshooting operational issues, and supporting the development of new assays. The scanner is used for cytogenetic studies and multiplexed Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) and Immunofluorescence (IF) assays.
Key Requirements
The required services include:
- Preventative maintenance
- Timely on-site repairs
- Replacement of worn components
- Software updates
- Immediate technical online and telephone support
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (anticipated)
- Anticipated Awardee: BioView, Inc.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, the Government is seeking capability statements from small businesses (including 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and women-owned) who believe they can meet the requirement. Based on these responses, NIH will determine whether to proceed with a competitive award or the sole-source award to BioView, Inc.
Deadlines & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: June 18, 2026, by 11:00 p.m. EDT
- Submission Method: Email to David Shen at david.shen@nih.gov
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
Additional Notes
An award is anticipated approximately ten days after the notice date, unless the Government determines another vendor can meet the requirement based on submitted capability statements.