NOI - Service contract for an SPR System S2003
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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 Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a non-competitive contract for a comprehensive service agreement for the Cytiva Biacore S200 Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) system. This critical system, located in the Early Translation Branch (ETB) laboratories in Bethesda, MD, requires continuous operation to support multiple research programs. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their capabilities. Responses are due April 14, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT.
Scope of Work
The required service agreement for the Cytiva Biacore S200 SPR system includes:
- One (1) annual preventive maintenance visit with full system diagnostics and performance verification.
- Repair services, including troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
- Replacement parts (OEM-certified).
- Labor and travel costs.
- Software updates and system optimization (as applicable).
- 24-hour telephone technical support. All services must be performed by Cytiva factory-trained and certified personnel, ensuring compatibility with the system, access to OEM proprietary diagnostics, and use of genuine OEM replacement parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent)
- Period of Performance: May 17, 2026 - May 16, 2027
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Set-Aside: None (This acquisition is not set aside for small business).
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm EDT
- Published: April 9, 2026
Evaluation
This is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The government has determined that Cytiva Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC is the only vendor capable of providing the required services due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. However, interested parties may submit a statement of capability to Nicholas Capobianco (nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov) by the response date. Responses should include unit price, list price, shipping/handling, delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point, DUNS number, TIN, and business size certification. All offerors must have an active SAM registration.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services), specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) (Soliciting from a Single Source). The government's determination not to compete is at its discretion, and information received may be used to determine whether to proceed non-competitively or conduct a competitive procurement.