Maintenance of lab instruments
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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
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically the Naval Medical Research Center, is soliciting proposals for the annual preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments at its facilities in Lima and Iquitos, Peru. This effort supports the Centralized Laboratory Department's molecular diagnosis of public health pathogens. Proposals are due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes annual preventive maintenance and calibration services for several real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) instruments. These instruments include the Real Time PCR 7500 Fast, RT-PCR QuantStudio 5, and RT-PCR QuantStudio 7 Flex, which are critical for diagnosing various pathogens such as influenza, adenovirus, SARS-CoV-2, and Zika virus.
Services must cover specific instruments identified by serial number, located in Lima and Iquitos. The scope also mandates the purchase of necessary reagents for proper calibration. Services are expected to commence immediately upon contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Z
- Published: May 5, 2026, 12:03 PM Z
- Place of Performance: Lima and Iquitos, Peru
Additional Notes
The Centralized Laboratory Department performs molecular diagnosis of a wide range of public health pathogens. The instruments requiring service are essential for these diagnostic activities. The solicitation lists specific serial numbers for the instruments requiring maintenance.