NOI - Service and Maintenance of Single Cell Imager
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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 Institute of Health Hospital Laboratory Support Service (NIHHLS), on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) - Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (CARD), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price purchase order to 10x Genomics. This acquisition is for service and maintenance of the Xenium Single Cell Imager (Serial Number XETG00175) to ensure continued functionality for NIA research. This is a pre-solicitation notice, and interested parties may submit capability statements. Responses are due by April 03, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance and repair services for the Xenium Single Cell Imager. Key services include:
- Preventative maintenance: At least once per period of performance, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, including assessment, evaluation, system re-calibration, and preventive replacement of working parts.
- On-demand repair services: Diagnostic service, on-site field service, and emergency assessment and repair.
- Technical support: Telephone support and remote troubleshooting.
- Software and parts: Software upgrades for 10x Genomics proprietary licenses, equipment repair, and replacement parts.
- Personnel: Services must be performed by 10X Genomic certified technicians.
- Warranty: All service is warranted for 6 months, and replacement parts must have at least a 12-month warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period, from April 06, 2026, to April 05, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34M)
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
- Response Due: 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 10x Genomics is the only vendor capable of providing the required services. The equipment and software upgrades are proprietary to 10x Genomics, making them the sole provider of maintenance for this specific imager.
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting a statement including:
- Unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs.
- Delivery period after contract award.
- Prompt payment discount terms.
- F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin).
- Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses should reference solicitation number PCA-NIA-01081 and be submitted electronically.
Points of Contact
- Elaine Estrella: elaine.estrella@nih.gov
- Brian Lind: brian.lind@nih.gov