SERVICE CONTRACT FOR CSUW1 SPINNING DISK
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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), specifically the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), has issued a Solicitation/RFQ (75N94026Q00043) for a service contract to provide maintenance and repair for specialized scientific laboratory equipment. This acquisition is unrestricted, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation. Quotations are due by February 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks maintenance services for specific Nikon Instruments equipment located at the Porter Neuroscience Research Center in Bethesda, MD. The equipment includes:
- CSUW1 Spinning Disk S/N 95X100043
- LUNF XL S/N NIISN20000060
- ILAS2 TIRF Illuminator S/N IL20012NIS Services are to include one Preventive Maintenance (PM) visit per service agreement year, along with general maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of the specified laboratory equipment. A key requirement is that Nikon Instruments Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and does not recognize third-party vendors for parts or technician training, indicating a preference or requirement for OEM services.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Service Contract, likely Firm-Fixed-Price (Purchase Order).
- Period of Performance: June 5, 2026, to June 4, 2027.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34 million.
- Applicable FAR Clauses: The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4 by reference, and includes FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5. It also references FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4 (DEVIATION RFO AUG 2025), and 52.204-13 (DEVIATION RFO AUG 2025).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotations referencing Solicitation number 75N94026Q00043. Submissions must include a completed copy of the specified FAR provisions, the Offeror's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. Quotations should be emailed to Kelly Robinson at Kelly.Robinson@nih.gov. Faxed copies will not be accepted.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED and is not set aside for small businesses. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quotation.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kelly Robinson at kelly.robinson@nih.gov.