2-Synopsis-Preferred Service Agreement for NIEHS Titan Krios FINAL.pdf

Synopsis No. 75N96023Q00014

NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Preferred Service Agreement for NIEHS Titan Krios

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Document Type: Synopsis Synopsis Number: 75N96023Q00014 Posted Date: December 12, 2022 Original Response Date: December 15, 2022 Current Response Date: December 15, 2022 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument

Manufacturing

Contracting Office Address

NIEHS

530 Davis Drive Durham, NC 27709

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with FEI Company (UEI: CL4ELDSNT465) , 5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-5793

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source

This purchase is for: Preferred Service Agreement for NIEHS Titan Krios

The Titan Krios G4 cryogenic electron microscope at the Cryo-EM core (serial # 9930351) will be coming off warranty on 2/13/2023. To maintain the instrument in optimal performance a service contract is needed. The contract must provide 4-hour targeted telephone support, 48-hour targeted onsite labor response, unlimited labor hours (including travel time and expenses), all necessary spare parts (including all accessories listed on the contract), replacement FEG tip, one preventive maintenance visit (per year) and software updates.

Thermo Fisher/FEI Company is the manufacturer of the Titan Krios G4. Thermo Fisher Service Engineers are the only ones trained to repair this high-end instrument. There is no other certified repair service.

Period of Performance

The period of performance of this order shall consist of a 6 month period from 2/14/2023- 8/13/2023.

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to Chantal.cornelius@nih.gov, by December 15, 2022, at 9:00 AM EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this quote contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Mrs. Chantal Rosales Cornelius at the above email address.