Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Service, Support, and Coverage for one (1) Government-Owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope and Vitrobot
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Original Source
Timeline
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 Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to award a sole source purchase order to ThermoFisher Scientific for preventive maintenance, emergency service, support, and coverage for a government-owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope and Vitrobot. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive proposals, issued under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b). Interested parties believing they can meet the requirements must submit a statement of capabilities by February 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include annual preventive maintenance, thorough cleaning, calibration, adjustment, inspection, and testing of the Titan Krios electron microscope (S/N D3211) and Vitrobot (S/N 190700784). This also covers software service and updates, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, proprietary software updates, and a guaranteed on-site response. Technicians must be technically certified by ThermoFisher Scientific.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Agency: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Intended Awardee: ThermoFisher Scientific
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (Base Year)
- NAICS: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34M)
- Response Due: February 22, 2026
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892
Sole Source Justification
The NCI justifies this sole source acquisition due to the proprietary nature of the ThermoFisher Titan Krios and Vitrobot, along with their associated proprietary software updates. The service requirements necessitate manufacturer certification, factory-trained technicians specifically certified by ThermoFisher, and exclusive access to proprietary software updates. Only ThermoFisher Scientific, as the original equipment manufacturer, possesses the necessary technical expertise, proprietary tools, and authorized access to maintain this specialized equipment.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, parties who believe they can meet the requirement must submit a written statement of capabilities by February 22, 2026. The statement must demonstrate the ability to provide:
- ThermoFisher Scientific certified technicians authorized to service the equipment.
- A service plan including proprietary software updates.
- Manufacturer OEM parts. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact
For questions, contact Michelle Cecilia at michelle.cecilia@hhs.gov.