NOI-Service/maintenance agreement for the Lab2Lab pneumatic tubing system
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a service/maintenance agreement for its Lab2Lab pneumatic tubing system. This non-competitive acquisition aims to ensure the continuous operation and functionality of this critical system. The government intends to award the contract to SPT Labtech Inc. due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. Interested parties may submit capability statements by May 4, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an annual service agreement covering the SPT Labtech Lab2Lab Pneumatic Sample Transport System. This system, vital for the Analytical Chemistry Core (ACC), includes an alarm, three receivers, a buffer, a retrieval bin, three senders, and a router. The agreement must provide:
- Telephone and remote access support
- Software Updates
- Remote Application Support
- Annual preventative maintenance (PM) visits, including travel, expenses, labor, and replacement parts
- On-site Repair and Refurbishment, including travel, expenses, labor, and replacement parts
Contract Details
- Type: Pre-solicitation, Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00247
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses.
- Period of Performance: One calendar year, commencing upon award (estimated May 6, 2026) and ending May 5, 2027.
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).
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 and handling costs
- Delivery period after contract award
- Prompt payment discount terms
- F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin)
- Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Response Deadline: May 4, 2026, at 4:00 pm EST.
- Submission: Electronically to Jaddua Johnston, Contract Specialist, at jaddua.johnston@nih.gov.
Additional Notes
The government's determination to sole source to SPT Labtech Inc. is based on extensive market research, concluding that they are the only vendor capable of providing the required services due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The service technician must be certified in servicing similar systems. The government is not responsible for travel costs.