NOI-Maintenance Contract for the AbSciex two (2)
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive, sole-source basis to AB Sciex LLC for a maintenance contract for their AbSciex QTRAP 5500 MS and QTRAP 6500 mass spectrometers and associated components. This NOI is for commercial items and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Responses from interested parties are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers maintenance and repair support for specific AbSciex instruments, including two QTRAP 5500 MS, one QTRAP 6500, Shimadzu LC pumps, and mass spec software updates. Services include:
- Preventative maintenance and remedial repairs.
- Installation of new instrument software and firmware upgrades.
- In-house staff training and troubleshooting.
- Replacement parts and software upgrades must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified.
- Services must be performed by original manufacturer certified trained technicians from Ab Sciex.
- Specific plans include Priority Plan 1PM (1-business day onsite response), Assurance Plan 1PM (2-business day onsite response), 1PM Assurance Plan for LC Devices, Software Plus Plan (prioritized phone/online support, premium content), Annual Vendor Exchange Plan with Battery, and Vendor Maintenance Plan 1PM (3-business day onsite response).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: One year, anticipated from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026.
- Response Date: June 1, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EDT.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
- Business Size Standard: $34 million.
- This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirement. Responses must include:
- Unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs.
- Delivery period after award, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point.
- DUNS, TIN, and business size certification. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses must be submitted electronically to John Johnson (johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov).