NOI - Service and Maintenance of Glacios Microscope and components
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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 Institute of Health Hospital Laboratory Support Service (NIHHLS), on behalf of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Non-Competitive Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the service and maintenance of a Glacios microscope and its components. The intended awardee is FEI Company. This acquisition is crucial for the NIAID Electron Microscopy (EM) Unit at the NIH Bethesda Campus to support ongoing laboratory research. Responses from interested parties are due April 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive service and maintenance for the Glacios microscope (Serial Number 9954819), Ceta 16M Camera 200 KV (Serial Number 9954819.02), and Falcon 4i 200kV (Serial Number 9954819.03). Key requirements include:
- Full coverage for OEM replacement parts, labor, and travel.
- Priority scheduling and onsite response for all repairs.
- Availability of OEM Trained Certified Technicians during normal business hours.
- One (1) Preventive Maintenance Inspection annually, including a PM kit.
- 48-hour targeted response time for onsite applications support and emergency repairs.
- Provision of instrument control software and hardware proprietary updates.
- Unlimited service visits during normal business days (excluding Federal holidays).
- Unlimited telephone and Remote Technical Support during business hours.
- All work must be performed by an authorized service provider for the Glacios Microscope and components, using OEM certified technicians and parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period, April 18, 2026 – April 17, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34 Million).
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source).
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
- Published: April 3, 2026.
Sole Source Justification
The government's determination to award without full and open competition is based on market research indicating that FEI Company is the only vendor capable of providing the required services. The equipment is proprietary to FEI Company, and they are the sole provider of maintenance for this specific equipment. Market research, including GSA Advantage, Dynamic Small Business Search, and previous government acquisitions, did not identify other sources that meet all requirements.
Response Information
This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement. Responses should include unit price, list price, shipping/handling costs, delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration. Responses must reference solicitation number PCA-NIAID-02745 and be submitted electronically to Elaine Estrella (Elaine.estrella@nih.gov) or Brian Lind (brian.lind@nih.gov) by the deadline.