OEM Repair and On-Site Service for InSight X3 DualC Laser System
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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 fixed-price purchase order for OEM Repair and On-Site Service for an InSight X3 DualC laser system. This critical system for an NIH-owned microscope is currently non-operational, halting research. The acquisition aims to restore the system to full operational status. Responses are due May 15, 2026, at 0900 EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition requires original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair and on-site services for the InSight X3 DualC laser system. Key services include:
- Uninstallation, packing, and preparation of the laser system for shipment to the OEM factory.
- Installation of a loaner laser system to ensure research continuity during the estimated 2-3 month repair period.
- Return shipment and reinstallation of the repaired system to NIH.
- All associated labor, packing, crating, shipping (fully insured), and travel costs.
- The vendor will be responsible for the equipment during transport and repair, including liability for damage or full replacement.
- Travel must comply with Federal travel regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed-price purchase order.
- Authority: FAR 12.603, 41 U.S.C. 1901, and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii), indicating a non-competitive award to Newport Corporation (Spectra-Physics/MKS Instruments).
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business.
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, at 0900 EST.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Porter Neuroscience Research Center, Bldg 35, Room 2E-623, Bethesda, MD 20892.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation Number: 75N98026Q00314). Interested parties must submit:
- Capability demonstration.
- Price quotations (unit price, list price, shipping, delivery timeframe, payment terms, F.O.B. point, product details).
- UEI, TIN, and business size certification.
- Offerors claiming to be manufacturers/resellers must provide specific product and documentation details. Evaluation factors may include past performance, technical capability, special features, lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental/energy efficiency. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Submissions should be sent electronically to brian.lind@nih.gov.
Additional Notes
A separate Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for complete requirements. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.212-4, and FAR 52.212-5 apply.