Thermo Fisher Scientific Preventative Maintenance Agreement for Centrifuges
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 Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC for a Preventative Maintenance Agreement covering specific centrifuge models. This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for quotations. However, interested parties may submit capability statements by March 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This agreement will provide preventative maintenance, calibration, and manufacturer-approved servicing for critical laboratory centrifuges, including models such as SorLegendXTRCent12, Sorvall Legend XTR, and Sorvall X4RF Pro-M. These services are essential for the Center for Cellular Engineering (CCE) at the NIH Clinical Center, which manufactures cell-based therapies for clinical trials. Maintaining these centrifuges in a controlled and validated manner is mandated by FDA regulations (21 CFR 211.63 and 21 CFR 211.67) to ensure continuity of manufacturing operations and patient care.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Sole-Source (Intent to Award)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Soliciting from a Single Source (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source Intent)
- Capability Statement Due: March 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: March 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 20892
Evaluation
The Government will evaluate capability statements received. The determination not to compete this requirement is solely at the Government's discretion. Submitting a capability statement does not guarantee a solicitation or award.
Additional Notes
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), possessing exclusive access to proprietary parts, software updates, diagnostic tools, and technical expertise. They are also familiar with CCE's cleanroom facilities, policies, and procedures, and are a qualified vendor. Capability statements must demonstrate the ability to provide equivalent services, including access to OEM-certified parts/tools, certified technicians, and cGMP-compliant maintenance documentation. Responses should reference POTS: 26-002861 and be submitted electronically to Shasheshe Goolsby (shasheshe.goolsby@nih.gov).