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Special Notice – Notice of Intent to Sole Source SOLICITATION NUMBER: 75N98026Q00265 TITLE: Service and Maintenance of Sony SH800SFP Cell Sorter RESPONSE DATE: May 7, 2026, at 11:00 am EST. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Jaddua Johnston jaddua.johnston@mail.nih.gov Phone: 240-569-0006 INTRODUCTION: THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) SYNOPSIS TO AWARD A CONTRACT WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), Functional Genomics Lab (FGL), owns one (1) Sony SH800SFP Cell Sorter (S/N 314054). To ensure reliable operation, maintain manufacturer specifications, and protect system integrity, the instrument requires scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective service performed directly by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sony Biotechnology. Due to the proprietary nature of the system- including hardware, firmware, software, diagnostic tools, and microfluidic sorting chips- only the OEM has full and direct access to the resources necessary to maintain and repair the instrument in accordance with manufacturer standards. NCATS seeks a 12-month maintenance and service agreement with the OEM. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET ASIDE STATUS NAICS code 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing @ 1000. This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses. REGULATORY AUTHORITY This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as applicable. The resultant contract will include all appropriate provisions and clauses in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). STATUTORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of: FAR 6.302-1 – Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements (41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1)) DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The Sony SH800SFP is a microfluidics-based fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS) used to analyze and sort cell populations based on fluorescence characteristics. It is one of only two instruments at NCATS capable of depositing sorted cells directly into multi-well plates (6 to 384 well) and is therefore a mission-critical shared resource supporting multiple programs within the Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI). Given the instrument's complexity, including high-powered lasers, proprietary microfluidic systems, and manufacturer-controlled software, direct OEM service is required to ensure system performance, minimize downtime, and maintain user safety. Period of Performance: Base Year: Begins upon award (12 months) SCOPE OF WORK General Requirements: The Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, materials, parts, tools, equipment, travel, and facilities necessary to perform the services described herei…
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