Sakura Finetek Prisma Plus Automated Slide Stainer and Tissue-Tek Glas g2 Slide Cover slipper Preventive Maintenance and Service Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, on behalf of the Department of Laboratory Medicine, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to Sakura Finetek USA, Inc. for a preventive maintenance and service agreement. This Notice of Intent is for the Prisma Plus Automated Slide Stainer and Tissue-Tek Glas g2 Slide Cover slipper, critical systems for NIH laboratory operations. Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by March 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The acquisition aims to secure a preventive maintenance and service agreement for the Prisma Plus Automated Slide Stainer and Tissue-Tek Glas g2 Slide Cover slipper. These systems are vital for the NIH Clinical Center's laboratory operations, supporting patient care, clinical diagnostics, and biomedical research. The required services include:
- OEM-certified preventive maintenance and repair
- Proprietary software support and firmware updates
- Access to genuine OEM replacement parts
- Factory-trained and authorized service engineers
- Compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., CLIA, CAP)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 – Only One Responsible Source
- Duration: Base Year (April 15, 2026 – April 14, 2027) + 3 Option Years (up to April 14, 2030)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
- Published: March 18, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Sakura Finetek USA, Inc. is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only source capable of providing the required services. Market research confirmed no other vendors can provide the necessary OEM-certified services and support. The OEM maintains exclusive access to proprietary service documentation, diagnostics, and validated performance requirements essential for the continued operation of these mission-critical systems.
Interested Parties
This is not a request for competitive quotations. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses must include:
- Company name and address
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Technical capability demonstrating ability to meet all requirements
- Evidence of OEM authorization (if applicable)
Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Submissions should be sent electronically to the Contract Specialist, Shasheshe Goolsby (shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov).