NOI - Service and Maintenance of Revvity Opera Phenix Plus System Microscope
Overview
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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) Hospital Laboratory Support Service (NIHHLS) intends to award a non-competitive, sole-source purchase order to Revvity Health Sciences Inc. for service and maintenance of a Revvity Opera Phenix Plus System Microscope. This critical equipment is used by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) – Center of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (CADRD) in Bethesda, MD, for neurodegenerative disease research. Responses from interested parties are due by April 03, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for maintenance and repair services for the phF Robot Fixed Cell for Phenix (Serial No: PH3-076) and Opera Phenix Plus System (Serial No: 2400L24302). Services include:
- Preventative maintenance (at least once per period of performance) and on-demand repair.
- Diagnostic service and on-site field service by Revvity certified technicians.
- Telephone support, remote troubleshooting, and software upgrades for Revvity-owned licenses.
- Equipment repair and replacement parts, with a 6-month warranty for service and 12-month for parts.
- Emergency assessment and repair, with technicians having access to proprietary parts and test instrumentation.
- All services must be performed by an authorized Revvity service provider.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period (April 26, 2026 – April 25, 2027) and one 12-month option period (April 26, 2027 – April 25, 2028).
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34M size standard).
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
- Response Date: April 03, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
- Published Date: March 20, 2026.
Sole Source Justification
The government's determination to award without full and open competition is based on market research indicating that Revvity Health Sciences Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the required services due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Subpart 13.5 (Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source).
Submission Requirements
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, delivery period, prompt payment discount, F.O.B. Point, DUNS, TIN, and business size certification. All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration.
Points of Contact
- Elaine Estrella: elaine.estrella@nih.gov
- Brian Lind: brian.lind@nih.gov