NOI-Service agreement for LSRFortessa Flow Cytometer instrument used at National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS).view on SAM.gov

NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: Service agreement for LSRFortessa Flow Cytometer instrument used at National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00452. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable). This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services , and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii). The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed-Price on a non-competitive basis to BD Biosciences 155 North McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas CA 95035 The LSRFortessa system is proprietary equipment manufactured by BD Biosciences. The instrument incorporates tightly integrated optical, fluidic, electronic, and software subsystems that require manufacturer-specific diagnostic tools, calibration procedures, firmware access, and proprietary replacement parts. Preventive maintenance procedures, software updates, system calibration, and corrective repairs require factory-trained personnel with direct access to proprietary technical documentation and parts inventories. Third-party service providers do not have access to proprietary components, firmware, software updates, engineering specifications, or specialized diagnostic equipment required to ensure proper system performance. Use of non-manufacturer service providers could compromise instrument performance, data integrity, software functionality, and system configuration, and may void existing manufacturer support protections. BD Biosciences is the original equipment manufacturer and the only source capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, authorized software updates, certified parts replacement, and factory-trained technical support necessary to maintain the system in fully operational condition. No other source is reasonably available to meet the Government's requirements. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (insert current circular number and date). (iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210- Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and the small business size standard is 34 million. This requirement is not set aside for small business. (v) De…