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National Institutes of Health OD - Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations 6100 Executive Blvd., Room 6B05 Bethesda, MD 20892-7511

75N98026Q00722

JADDUA JOHNSTON

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06/30/2026

07/22/2026 1200 ED

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The purpose of this COMPETITIVE COMBINED

SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to acquire service and maintenance agreement for

Agilent liquid chromatography mass spectrometry single quadrupole system, 1 base year and 3 option years

Period of Performance: 08/03/2026 to

08/02/2027

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at

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75N98026Q00722 this address:

HTTPS://ACQUISITION.GOV/FAR

The following FAR clauses and Provisions are applicable to this award.

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management

Maintenance (Oct 2018);

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity

Code Maintenance (Aug 2020);

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in

Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations

(Dec 2015).

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Services (Jan 2025)

52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services (Nov

1999)

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Award enclosure:

Quote

Statement of Work

IPP Invoicing and Payment Provisions

To avoid delay in payment, all invoices must be uploaded into the invoicing processing platform

(IPP) (https://www.ipp.gov). The invoice must match the line item description on the purchase order. It must also state that payment is to be made using a three-way match.

You are reminded that only the contracting officer of record can make any changes to this award any changes made at the direction of the program without an executed modification and null and void and are done at the contractor's own risk.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE)

Title: Service and maintenance agreement for Agilent liquid chromatography mass spectrometry single quadrupole system, 1 base year and 3 option years

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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 75N98026Q00722. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (if applicable).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a (Firm-Fixed-Price) to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular effective May 29, 2026

(iv) The associated NAICS code 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the small business size standard is $34 Million.

This requirement is unrestricted.

(v) Description of Requirement:

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall commence once the award is accepted by the contractor and will extend for a period of 365 days (1 calendar year) with the option years commencing upon the expiration of the previous year coverage.

SCOPE OF WORK

General Requirements:

Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work below:

Specific Requirements:

The Contractor (Agilent Technologies, Inc.) shall provide a CrossLab Silver Plus Service Agreement covering the following instrumentation:

• LC/MS Single Quadrupole System (“AG12”)

• 1290 Infinity II Multicolumn Thermostat (Serial: DEBA410321)

• 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector WR (Serial: DEAC620428)

• 1260 Infinity II Multisampler (Serial: DEAGY02888)

• 1260 Infinity II Quaternary Pump (Serial: DEAEU03142)

• LC/MS API Electrospray Source (Serial: SG22349040)

• Agilent 1260 Infinity II ELSD (Serial: GB22350008)

• InfinityLab Sample Thermostat Upgrade (Serial: DEBBP46362)

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

• Corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair

• Replacement of defective parts covered under the agreement

• Labor and travel costs associated with service visits

• Telephone and remote technical support

• Software and firmware updates as applicable

• Performance verification following maintenance or repair

• Priority response for service requests

All services shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer standards and applicable federal regulations. Tasks may be performed on an as-needed basis and are considered concurrent with preventive maintenance activities.

LEVEL OF EFFORT:

This requirement is for a firm-fixed-price service agreement. No specific labor categories or hourly breakdowns are required. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor and expertise to fulfill the requirements of the service agreement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government shall:

• Provide access to the equipment and facility

• Provide a point of contact for coordination and scheduling of services

• Ensure the equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

• Review and approve service reports and deliverables

Contractor personnel will require access to NIH facilities to perform services.

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

• Preventive maintenance service reports after each visit

• Repair/service reports for all corrective maintenance actions

• Documentation of parts replaced and system status

• Annual service summary upon request

Deliverables shall be submitted electronically.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide service documentation upon completion of each service event.

Reports shall include:

• Description of services performed

• System performance status

• Issues identified and corrective actions taken

• Recommendations for future maintenance

Additional reporting may be required upon request by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

(vi) Delivery Location:

Delivery Address: 9808 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

(vii) [Reserved, if needed]

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any agency-specific instructions as required.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) Evaluation Factors:

• Price

• Technical capability

• Past performance

• Delivery Schedule

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices:

NONE

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

(xv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to provide the required product or service. Quotes shall include, at a minimum:

• Unit and total price

• Shipping and handling costs

• Delivery timeframe after award

• Delivery terms

• F.O.B. point (destination or origin)

• Product or catalog numbers (if applicable)

• Product/service description

Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.

Responses must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by (July 22, 12:00PM, EST) and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00722. Responses may be submitted electronically to Jaddua.johnston@nih.gov

(xvi) Point of Contact:

Jaddua Johnston mailto:Jaddua.johnston@nih.gov

Contracting Specialist

240-569-0006

Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SERVICES)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project:

Service and maintenance agreement for Agilent liquid chromatography mass spectrometry single quadrupole system, 1 base year and 3 option years

Statement of Need and Purpose:

National Center for Translational Science (NCATS) Therapeutics Development Branch (TDB) Chemistry requests an original equipment manufacturer provided maintenance and service agreement (to include one base year, and three option years) for a laboratory analytical system.

The needed service is the Agilent CrossLab Silver Plus coverage for the Agilent 12 ("AG12") liquid chromatography mass spectrometry single quadrupole system and its connected components, including the 1290 Infinity II multicolumn thermostat, 1260 Infinity II diode array detector, 1260 Infinity II multisampler, 1260 Infinity II quaternary pump, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry electrospray source, Agilent 1260 Infinity II evaporative light scattering detector, and InfinityLab sample thermostat upgrade. This service is necessary to keep this critical laboratory instrument operational and supported by the manufacturer, tohelp reduce downtime, extend the life of the instrument and ensure reliable performance for ongoing research and testing activities.

Background Information and Objective:

The LC/MS system is a core analytical platform supporting medicinal chemistry and translational science activities within NCATS. The system consists of multiple integrated modules that require routine preventive maintenance and timely repair to sustain operational readiness. Due to the complexity and proprietary nature of the equipment, manufacturer-supported service is required.

The objective of this requirement is to procure a one-year base and three option years service agreement from Agilent Technologies that provides preventive maintenance, repair services, technical support, and parts coverage to ensure optimal system performance and longevity.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall commence once the award is accepted by the contractor and will extend for a period of 365 days (1 calendar year) with the option years commencing upon the expiration of the previous year coverage.

SCOPE OF WORK

General Requirements:

Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to perform the Statement of Work below:

Specific Requirements:

The Contractor (Agilent Technologies, Inc.) shall provide a CrossLab Silver Plus Service Agreement covering the following instrumentation:

• LC/MS Single Quadrupole System (“AG12”)

• 1290 Infinity II Multicolumn Thermostat (Serial: DEBA410321)

• 1260 Infinity II Diode Array Detector WR (Serial: DEAC620428)

• 1260 Infinity II Multisampler (Serial: DEAGY02888)

• 1260 Infinity II Quaternary Pump (Serial: DEAEU03142)

• LC/MS API Electrospray Source (Serial: SG22349040)

• Agilent 1260 Infinity II ELSD (Serial: GB22350008)

• InfinityLab Sample Thermostat Upgrade (Serial: DEBBP46362)

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

• Corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair

• Replacement of defective parts covered under the agreement

• Labor and travel costs associated with service visits

• Telephone and remote technical support

• Software and firmware updates as applicable

• Performance verification following maintenance or repair

• Priority response for service requests

All services shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer standards and applicable federal regulations. Tasks may be performed on an as-needed basis and are considered concurrent with preventive maintenance activities.

LEVEL OF EFFORT:

This requirement is for a firm-fixed-price service agreement. No specific labor categories or hourly breakdowns are required. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor and expertise to fulfill the requirements of the service agreement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government shall:

• Provide access to the equipment and facility

• Provide a point of contact for coordination and scheduling of services

• Ensure the equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

• Review and approve service reports and deliverables

Contractor personnel will require access to NIH facilities to perform services.

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

• Preventive maintenance service reports after each visit

• Repair/service reports for all corrective maintenance actions

• Documentation of parts replaced and system status

• Annual service summary upon request

Deliverables shall be submitted electronically.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide service documentation upon completion of each service event.

Reports shall include:

• Description of services performed

• System performance status

• Issues identified and corrective actions taken

• Recommendations for future maintenance

Additional reporting may be required upon request by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Travel:

N/A

Key Personnel:

Information System Security Plan:

Data Rights:

Section 508—Electronic and Information Technology Standards:

Publications and Publicity:

Confidentiality of Information:

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