This is a sole-source federal contract awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to Life Technologies Corporation, doing business as Thermo Fisher Scientific, for the maintenance and recalibration of AB3500 Genetic Analyzer instruments. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order with a ceiling value of $59,511.40 and a period of performance from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027, including a base year and four 12-month option years. The contract is not set aside for any specific business type. Life Technologies is the sole authorized provider of this maintenance service for the NOAA's specialized genetic analysis equipment, as they are the original equipment manufacturer. The contract supports NOAA's research missions in areas such as environmental conservation and biomedical research by ensuring the proper functioning and calibration of critical scientific instruments.