Recovery and Re-Energization of Bruker 14T MRI Magnet
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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.
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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), specifically the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a sole source basis to Bruker BioSpin Corporation. This procurement is for the recovery and re-energization of a Bruker 14T MRI magnet located in Bethesda, MD, which quenched in February 2025. This magnet is critical for ongoing research studies at the NIH Mouse Imaging Facility (MIF) that commenced before January 20, 2025.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Recovery and re-energization of the Bruker 14T MRI magnet.
- Provision of all necessary labor, materials, and equipment.
- Preventive maintenance for the magnet. The objective is to restore the magnet's functionality as quickly as possible to prevent continued disruption of ongoing research, potential loss of NIH investment, and the inability to complete studies initiated prior to January 20, 2025.
Justification & Contract Details
This procurement is justified under FAR Part 6.302-1, citing Bruker BioSpin Corporation as the only known responsible source capable of providing the specialized services required. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order, with all travel, labor, materials, and related charges included in the price.
Response Information
This notice is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, interested small businesses (including 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, VOSB, WOSB) are invited to submit a written capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the requirement. A determination to compete the award based on responses is at the Government's discretion.
Timeline & Contact
- Response Due: Tuesday, June 02, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. EST.
- Published Date: May 26, 2026.
- Anticipated Award: Approximately ten (10) days after the response deadline, unless a qualified alternative is identified.
- Submission Email: martin.lizak@nih.gov (Primary Contact: Martin Lizak).