NOI - Service Contract Attune NxT Flow Cytometer
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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), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Thermo Fisher Scientific for a service contract to maintain the Attune NxT Flow Cytometer. This instrument supports the Laboratory of Critical Illness Pathogenesis and Therapeutics at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The requirement is not set aside for small business.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for a manufacturer service contract to ensure the optimal performance of the Attune NxT Flow Cytometer. Key services include:
- On-site response: Guaranteed 2 business days (Zones 1 & 2).
- Preventive Maintenance: One planned visit per year.
- Repairs: Includes factory-certified parts, engineer labor, and travel.
- Coverage: Computer and software, Smart Services for real-time monitoring.
- Support: Priority telephone and e-mail access to Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and Application Technical Support (ATS).
- Specific System Support: Attune Auto Sampler ABRC (breakdown, parts, labor, shipping, certification, calibration, firmware upgrades) and Attune Fluid System Rapid Exchange Plan (priority TAC, factory-certified replacement within 3 business days).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: June 12, 2026, to June 11, 2027
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive award to Thermo Fisher Scientific, citing brand-name justification (FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii)). However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to challenge the non-competitive basis. Submissions should include:
- Unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery timeframe/terms, prompt payment discount.
- F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, and product descriptions.
- Offerors claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers must provide specific documentation.
- All offerors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), business size certification, and be registered in SAM.gov.
- Potential Evaluation Factors: Past performance, technical capability, special features, warranty, and maintenance availability.
Deadlines & Contact
- Submission Deadline: June 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT
- Submission Method: Electronically to nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov
- Contact: CAPOBIANCO, NICHOLAS S (nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov)