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

75N98027Q00080

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11/27/2026 0900 ES

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The purpose of this NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to provide NHLBI with Preventive

Maintenance Service for the Chemistry and Synthesis Center¿s PET Lab GE

TracerLab Automated Synthesizers.

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NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Preventive Maintenance Service for the Chemistry and Synthesis Center’s PET Lab GE TracerLab Automated Synthesizers

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 75N98027Q00080. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable). This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to GE Precision Healthcare LLC (a GE HealthCare business), 3000 NORTH GRANDVIEW BOULEVARD WAUKESHA, WI 53188-1615, for Preventive Maintenance (PM) services for two (2) GE Healthcare TracerLab automated radiosynthesizers. GE Healthcare is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the TracerLab radiosynthesizers and is the only known source that possesses the unique technical expertise, manufacturer-authorized and factory-trained service personnel, proprietary technical documentation, diagnostic software, calibration procedures, and OEM replacement parts required to properly service, calibrate, and certify these highly specialized radiochemistry instruments to manufacturer specifications.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and the small business size standard is $34.0 million. This requirement is not set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement:

The Chemistry and Synthesis Center (CSC) PET Laboratory within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) requires comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) services for two (2) GE Healthcare TracerLab automated radiosynthesizers, which are essential for the safe, reproducible, and automated production of PET radiopharmaceuticals in support of NIH preclinical and translational research:

• System ID: FXNPRO16194 | Physical Location Account: 545653 | Equipment:

GEHC RP TRACERlab FX "SERIES" BOXES (PTS032) (Future EOSL: 12/31/2026)

• System ID: FX2N21059 | Physical Location Account: 545653 | Global Order #:

4405912 | Equipment: GEHC RP TRACERlab FX "SERIES" BOXES (PTS034)

Scope of Services and Salient Characteristics:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and OEM replacement parts necessary to perform one (1) comprehensive Preventive Maintenance service visit per instrument during the one (1) year period of performance. Services shall include:

• Conducting a comprehensive inspection of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic subsystems.

• Inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, and restoring fluid pathways and synthesis components affected by routine use, radiation exposure, or chemical degradation.

• Replacing worn, degraded, damaged, or failed PM components, including valves, tubing, loops, seals, fittings, consumable components, and other manufacturer-recommended PM replacement parts.

• Performing system calibration and diagnostic testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications to identify and correct operational deficiencies.

• Verifying software and firmware functionality and installing manufacturer-approved updates when applicable.

• Performing operational testing and performance verification following maintenance activities to confirm both systems meet original manufacturer performance specifications.

• Providing a comprehensive written service report following completion of each maintenance visit detailing inspections, maintenance activities, repairs completed, components replaced, calibration/verification results, diagnostic findings, software/firmware updates installed, and technician certification.

• Performing all work using manufacturer-authorized, factory-trained service personnel during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding Federal holidays) in compliance with all NIH campus security and radiation safety requirements.

(vi) Delivery Location:

National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Chemistry and Synthesis Center (CSC) – PET Laboratory Building 10, B2 Level Bethesda, Maryland 20892

Period of Performance: One (1) year from the date of contract award.

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(viii) FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, applies to this acquisition.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

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

(a) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued to the successful offeror 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 (or part of an offer) before the expiration date, whether or not discussions are conducted, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award.

(b) Any interested party submitting a capability statement or quotation must demonstrate that they have manufacturer-authorized, factory-trained service personnel for GE Healthcare TracerLab automated radiosynthesizers and direct, authorized access to GE Healthcare proprietary diagnostic software, service manuals, calibration procedures, firmware updates, and genuine OEM replacement parts.

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

(xii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: FAR 52.212- 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

(xiv) Submission Requirements:

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

unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information.

Evaluation factors may include, but are not limited to: past performance, technical capability, special features, trade-in considerations, expected lifecycle, warranty, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency considerations.

Respondents claiming to be manufacturers or authorized resellers/service providers of a specified brand-name product must provide:

(a) Product, catalog, model, and/or part number(s);

(b) Product/service description;

(c) Documentation demonstrating that the offered item/service meets all required salient characteristics (including proof of OEM authorization and access to proprietary diagnostic software and OEM parts);

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(f) Shipping, handling, and/or installation/travel charges; and

(g) Delivery/service timeframe after receipt of order.

Responses must also 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 November 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98027Q00080. Responses may be submitted electronically to nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov.

(xv) Point of Contact:

Nicholas Capobianco Contracting Specialist National Institutes of Health Email: nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov mailto:nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov mailto:nicholas.capobianco@nih.gov

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