NOI-Service agreement for LSRFortessa Flow Cytometer instrument used at National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS).
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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 Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive, Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The purpose is to secure a service agreement for a proprietary BD LSRFortessa Flow Cytometer instrument located in Rockville, MD. NIH intends to award this contract to BD Biosciences as the sole source capable of providing the required specialized maintenance.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a service contract to ensure the continuous operational status of the BD LSRFortessa flow cytometer. The service must minimize instrument downtime, and all parts and accessories must be compatible with the existing equipment. BD Biosciences is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only source with access to proprietary diagnostic tools, calibration procedures, firmware, software updates, and certified parts necessary to maintain the system's performance and data integrity.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation.
- Authority: FAR 12.603, 41 U.S.C. 1901, and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 million.
- Set-Aside: This requirement is not set aside for small business.
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This announcement serves as the only solicitation. Interested parties must submit responses demonstrating their capability to provide the required service. Price quotations should include unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery timeframe, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, and descriptions. Evaluation factors may include past performance, technical capability, special features, warranty, and maintenance availability. Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers must provide specific product details and documentation. All offerors must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), business size certification, and be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Place of Performance
NIH/NCATS, 9800 Medical Center Drive, Building B, Room 2001A, Rockville, MD 20850.
Point of Contact
Jaddua Johnston, Contract Specialist, 240-569-0006, Jaddua.johnston@nih.gov. Responses should be submitted electronically to this email address.