Warranty/Preventative Maintenance Coverage for NICHD Multiphoton Microscope Equipment
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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.
The NIH intends to restrict competition in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a) and solicit directly from THORLABS, INC in accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) for 12-month warranty/preventative maintenance coverage, including three option years, for the Thorlabs Bergamo II Multiphoton Microscope (Instrument ID: TP01907837-684990), located at NICHD, used for High-resolution multiphoton imaging for live tissue and in vivo brain imaging. The lab needs the service contract to include certified preventive maintenance, calibration, software support, genuine parts replacement, and on-site repairs by certified Thorlabs engineers in order to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and minimal downtime for sensitive neuroscience experiments.
This Presolicitation notice is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Solicitation, however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Jacob Balenson via email to Jacob.balenson@nih.gov no later than 1800 (Eastern Time), 1/5/2026. Emails must reference Presolicitation Number 75N94026Q00021 in the subject line.