Repairs to Mobile Research Vehicle 1 for longitudinal study
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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, has issued a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation (NOI) for Repairs to Mobile Research Vehicle 1 (MRV1) for a longitudinal study. While the NIH intends to award to LifeLine Mobile as the only responsible source, this requirement is also designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition seeks to provide essential repairs to Mobile Research Vehicle 1 (MRV1), a 50-foot customized trailer (Model No#: AVW-485T-S-C-AR TRAILER) used by the National Institute on Aging for the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) study. The repairs are critical to maintain MRV1 in working condition, minimizing risk and damage. LifeLine Mobile is identified as having the original blueprints, modification drawings, and history of the MRVs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Non-Competitive NOI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 336212 (Motor Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: June 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Respondents must provide sufficient information demonstrating capability, including:
- Price quotations (unit, list, shipping, delivery timeframe, prompt payment, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, descriptions).
- For brand-name products: product details, documentation meeting salient characteristics, quantity, estimated price, shipping, and delivery timeframe.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification.
- Active registration in SAM.gov.
- Responses must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00511.
Evaluation
Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.
Additional Notes
The government will arrange transportation of MRV1 from NIA in Baltimore, MD, to LifeLine Mobile in Columbus, OH, and vice versa. This solicitation is issued under FAR 12.603 and 41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).