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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 (No. 25-004181) is a small business set-aside for commercial items, seeking a contractor to maintain eight aquaria (five saltwater and three freshwater) located throughout the Clinical Center's Hatfield and Magnuson Centers. The aquaria are designed to provide comfort for patients, guests, and staff.

The contract will cover a base year from 05/01/2025-04/30/2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through 04/30/2030. The award is expected on or around 05/01/2025, with a firm fixed price purchase order. Offerors must submit quotes electronically by 03/05/2025 at 12 PM, with questions due by 02/26/2025 at 12 PM. The evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being more important than price. Offerors must have a valid UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).