Special Notice of Intent: 3500xL Genetic Analyzer preventive maintenance
Overview
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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 Cancer Institute (NCI), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Life Technologies Corporation for preventive maintenance services for a 3500xL Genetic Analyzer. This action is taken under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b). Interested parties believing they can meet the requirement must submit a statement of capabilities within 7 days of the publication date (March 25, 2026).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the maintenance and preventive care of an NCI-owned 3500xL Genetic Analyzer. Services are to be performed on-site in Bethesda, MD, adhering to the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices to ensure continuous operation and prevent instrument damage or failure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Intent to Award)
- Intended Awardee: Life Technologies Corporation
- NAICS: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34M)
- Period of Performance: July 15, 2026, through June 14, 2027 (if all options exercised)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026 (7 days from publication on March 25, 2026)
- Published: March 25, 2026
Set-Aside
This is an intent to award a sole source contract; therefore, no set-aside designation applies.
Action Items
NCI intends to negotiate directly with Life Technologies Corporation. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement may submit a written statement of capabilities with sufficient detail for the Government to assess their ability. A determination not to compete this action is at the Government's discretion. If no affirmative responses are received within 7 days of this notice, the award will proceed to Life Technologies Corporation. This procurement will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
Contact
For questions, contact Deborah Blyveis at deborah.blyveis@hhs.gov.