RFO FAR Presolicitation Notice_75N94026Q00023.pdf

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00023

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00023 Acquisition Title: Warranty/Preventative Maintenance Coverage for NICHD Multiphoton Microscope Equipment NAICS Code: 811219 NAICS Size Standard: $34.0 – in millions of dollars PSC Code: J066 Procedures: 12.201-1, Simplified procedures Anticipated award date: 4/1/2026

This Presolicitation notice is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Solicitation, however all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Jacob Balenson via email to Jacob.balenson@nih.gov no later than 1700 (Eastern Time), 1/6/2026. Emails must reference Presolicitation Number 75N94026Q00023 in the subject line.

The solicitation:

[ ] Will be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE): https://sam.gov/ [ X ] Will NOT be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE)

POINT OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer Name: Jacob Balenson Agency/Office: National Institutes of Health Address: RM 1161A, 6710B Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817 Email: Jacob.balenson@nih.gov Phone: 301-827-8302

SET-ASIDE STATUS

[ X ] Not Set-Aside [ ] Total Set-Aside [ ] Partial Set-Aside [ ] Local Area Set-Aside

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

NIH requires a service agreement to support the NICHD division-owned Nikon AXR Confocal Microscope S/N 533005, including LUNF-XL Laser Unit S/N 20000393, and DUX-VB4 Detector Unit S/N 600350, located in Building 6B, Room 310. We need a service contract that provides essential annual preventive maintenance as well as on-site repairs and laser alignments, including genuine replacement parts, labor, and software updates, to minimize downtime and ensure continued reliable operation.

mailto:Jacob.balenson@nih.gov https://sam.gov/

PERFORMANCE / DELIVERY

Place(s) of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance: NIH/NICHD, BLDG 06B / RM 310, 6 Center Dr, Bethesda, MD, 20892 Estimated Delivery Date(s)/Period of Performance: 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027

The Agency anticipates needing a 12-month base year, and three additional 12-month option years.

TRADE AGREEMENTS

Items subject to WTO GPA or a Free Trade Agreement:

[ ] Yes:

[ ] FAR 52.225-3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-11, Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ ] FAR 52.225-23, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American Statute-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.”

[ X ] No

[ ] N/A – Unknown

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data required to respond will be included in solicitation:

[ ] Yes

[ ] No:

Can be obtained: ______________________________________________________

[ X ] N/A – Not Required

SMALL BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION

[ ] Yes:

Include definitization/change order information:

[ X ] No

NONCOMPETITIVE CONTRACT ACTION

[ X ] Yes:

Statutory authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901 Intended Source: NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC.

Justification: As the original equipment manufacturer of the AXR Confocal Microscope, a high sophisticated piece of equipment, Nikon service technicians are the only qualified personnel authorized to perform detailed servicing and repairs on Nikon equipment. Nikon is also the sole provider of the proprietary genuine replacement parts required for necessary repairs. In addition, critical Nikon software updates and technical support are available exclusively through Nikon and cannot be provided by any other vendor.

[ ] No

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Offeror or product/service must meet a qualification requirement:

[ ] Yes

Qualification Requirement: _____________________________________________________ Qualification may be obtained from: ___________________________________________

[ X ] No