Notice of Intent to Sole Source -Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Service, Support, and Coverage for one (1) Government-Owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope and Vitrobot
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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 Cancer Institute (NCI), under the Health And Human Services department, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Service, Support, and Coverage for one Government-owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope and Vitrobot. NCI intends to award a single source purchase order to ThermoFisher Scientific. Interested parties believing they can meet the requirement must submit a statement of capabilities within 5 days from the publication date (February 20, 2026).
Scope of Work
This requirement is for annual preventive service maintenance, including thorough cleaning, calibration, adjusting, inspection, and testing of the Titan Krios electron microscope (S/N D3211) and Vitrobot (S/N 190700784). Services must ensure optimum performance through operational testing, include software service and updates, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, and a guaranteed on-site response. Technicians must be technically certified by ThermoFisher Scientific.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- 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 25, 2026 (5 days from publication)
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Justification
This procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition due to the proprietary nature of the ThermoFisher Titan Krios and Vitrobot, and associated proprietary software updates. The service requires manufacturer certification, factory-trained technicians specifically certified by ThermoFisher, and exclusive access to proprietary software updates. Only ThermoFisher Scientific and its certified partners possess the necessary technical expertise, proprietary tools, and authorization for these services.
Action for Interested Parties
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a written statement of capabilities within 5 days of the notice's publication. 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 determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.