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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Aquarium Maintenance Service issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center. The solicitation (Number 25-004181) is a small business set-aside for commercial items, with a base year contract and four additional option years from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2030. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining eight aquaria (five saltwater and three freshwater) located in the Clinical Center's outpatient and inpatient areas, with the primary goal of providing a comforting environment for patients, guests, and staff.

The RFQ requires electronic quote submission by March 5, 2025 at 12 PM, with an expected award date of May 1, 2025. Offerors must complete a Certification of Capability Document and have a valid UEI number and System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with evaluation criteria prioritizing technical merit, past performance, and price. The associated NAICS code is 712130, with a business size standard of 800 average employees. A site visit may be requested by February 26, 2025, and all quotes must remain valid for 45 calendar days.