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STATEMENT OF WORK

AMNIS IMAGE STREAM ANALYZER

SN: COM7

A. Background Information:

The Flow Cytometry Section of the Research Technologies Branch, NIAID, NIH performs flow cytometric analysis and sorting services for the DIR, NIAID, and utilizes highly sophisticated instrumentation known as fluorescence active cell sorters. These instruments are valued in excess of $250,000 each and require repair and maintenance performed in a timely manner.

B. Purpose and Objectives of the Procurement:

The Flow Cytometry Section functions as a service facility within the NIAID and must maintain full capability of all instrumentation. Preventive maintenance contracts are needed for this instrument to keep it in good working order and ensure rapid response in case of failure or a decline of performance.

C. Contractor Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide:

*Two Preventative Maintenance visits per year.

*Guaranteed phone support within 1 business day and on-site coverage within 3 business days.

*All parts covered for any failure other than misuse.

*All Scientific, Software and Service labor covered for on-site, phone, remote computer connection, and email support.

*All software releases to IDEAS and INSPIRE included free of charge during the coverage interval.

*Training registration fees waived for two course attendees per year for any Amnis-offered training. Half-price registration for all additional course attendees. (Sheath is no longer supplied) *All SpeedBead and Sheath reagents are supplied free of charge on a quarterly basis.

D. Government Responsibilities:

The Flow Cytometry facility will provide to the engineer access to the appropriate instrumentation. The Head of the Flow Cytometry Section is responsible for review, approval and adequacy of work.

E. Reporting Requirements and Deliverables:

Since work is to be performed in government facilities, i.e. within the Flow Cytometry Section laboratory, work is monitored by FCS personnel with no written report.

F. Program Management and Control Requirements:

The existing internal program management will be utilized for this work. Well established instrument quality control procedures will suffice for management of this contract. These include standard methodologies for determination of laser function.