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PRE-SOLICITATION NON-COMPETITIVE – Notice of Intent to Sole Source 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PCA-NIAID-02214 2. TITLE: Service and Maintenance of Flow Cytometer 3. RESPONSE DATE: April 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST. 4. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Elaine Estrella Contract Specialist Elaine.estrella@nih.gov Brian Lind Contract Specialist Brian.lind@nih.gov I. 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 Institute of Health Hospital Laboratory Support Service (NIHHLS) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition to Cytek Biosciences, Inc. The purpose of this contract is to provide coverage for parts and services for any required maintenance of the Cytek flow cytometer, and its lasers (serial number Y1440) during the period of performance specified in the order. The coverage applies to the instrumentation and lasers and includes labor, travel expenses, and parts. The Flow Cytometers are currently in use by the Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD), which carries out investigations of the molecular biology of viruses, the interactions of viruses with host cells, the pathogenesis of viral diseases, and host defense mechanisms. II. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET ASIDE STATUS NAICS code 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a business size standard classification of $34 M. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses. III. REGULATORY AUTHORITY The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07 dated 08-29-2024. This acquisition is conducted under the procedures as prescribed in FAR Part 12— Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services IV. STATUTORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and the statutory 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). V. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: A. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this requirement is to provide the NIAID with an acquisition of a maintenance service contract to support the operation of the flow cytometer unit (serial number Y1440). The goal of the conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. This maintenance service contract will ensure that the flow cytometer continues to function and support NIAID research. B. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: NIHHLS anticipates a firm fixed price purchase order. This requirement shall consist of a 12-month base period and (4) 12-month option periods. The estimated period of performance …
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