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This document is a Notice to Sole Source for preventive maintenance, emergency service, support, and coverage for one (1) government-owned Titan Krios high resolution electron microscope. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) plans to procure these services on a sole source basis from FEI Company, the original manufacturer and sole provider of the required services. The response due date is July 15, 2024. The solicitation number is 75N91024Q00136 and the NAICS code is 811210. This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6 for full and open competition. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider capability statements or proposals from other interested parties, especially small businesses, to determine if the requirement can be competed.

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GENERAL INFORMATION/CLASSIFICATION

Title:
Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Service, Support, and Coverage for one (1) Government-Owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope
Notice Type:
Pre-Solicitation
Solicitation Number:
75N91024Q00136
Posted Date:
7/9/2024
Response Date:
7/15/2024
PSC Code:
J066 – Maint/repair/rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
NAICS Code:
811210 – Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

ISSUED BY: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Office of Acquisitions (OA)

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Laboratory of Cell Biology (LCB) plans to procure, on a sole source basis preventive maintenance, emergency service, support, and coverage for one (1) Government-Owned Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope from:

FEI Company 5350 NE Dawson Creek Drive Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 – Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1), and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 and the business size standard is $34.0 million.

The Government-Owned one (1) Titan Krios High Resolution Electron Microscope (S/N D3211) and Vitrobot (190700784) must be calibrated accurately and maintained according to the manufacturer’s specifications by authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trained service engineers. Any deviation from the design specifications could compromise the integrity of data for ongoing research studies. FEI Company is the original manufacturer, distributor, and the sole provider of preventive maintenance service, emergency service, proprietary firmware maintenance/upgrades, genuine OEM replacement parts, and OEM-trained technical support for troubleshooting and diagnosing issues that arise during regular operation of the two instruments. The required services are not authorized through any other entity.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, if any interested party, especially a small business, believes it can meet the Government’s needs, it may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quote for the Government to consider. The response and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient details to allow NCI to determine if the party can perform the requirement. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist, David Romley, at David.Romley@nih.gov no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on Monday, July 15, 2024 (7/15/24). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. To receive an award, Contractors must be registered and have valid certification through SAM.GOV. Please reference the notice number 75N91024Q00136 on all correspondence.

***Please reference attached Statement of Work for more details pertaining to the nature of the work to be performed.*** Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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