RFO FAR Presolicitation Notice_75N94026Q00031.pdf

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00031

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Presolicitation Number: 75N94026Q00031 Acquisition Title: Laboratory Instrument Relocation and Validation Services for NIDDK NAICS Code: 811219 NAICS Size Standard: $34.0 – in millions of dollars PSC Code: N066 Procedures: 12.201-1, Simplified procedures Anticipated award date: 3/5/2026

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 1300 (Eastern Time), 1/30/2026. Emails must reference Presolicitation Number 75N94026Q00031 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

The objective is to have a vendor provide, deinstallation, reinstallation and validation of the Siemens BNII Nephelometer (S/N 484297) and Siemens EXL 200 (S/N DR274105) laboratory analyzer instruments. The Vendor shall provide qualified technician(s) to perform deinstallation of the Siemens BNII and the Siemens EXL 200 instruments at their present location; along with the reinstallation and validation of the instruments after they have been relocated, including labor and travel, as well as providing the proper materials for reinstallation.

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Work includes:

• Verification of alignments and functions

• Cleaning and lubrication of mechanical subassemblies

• Verification of factory specifications.

• Coordination/scheduling of service event

• This Service Agreement covers one (1) visit.

PERFORMANCE / DELIVERY

Delivery/performance shall take place at NIH, NIDDK, PECRB location at 850 5th street, Phoenix Arizona 85004. Deinstallation will take place on the 5th floor (present location) with reinstallation and validation will occur on the 7th floor (new location).

Estimated Delivery Date(s)/Period of Performance: 3 months - Delivery by 90 Days After Receipt of Award

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: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC Justification: Siemens Healthcare is the original equipment manufacturer and the only authorized service provider for the Siemens BNII and Siemens EXL 200 analyzers used by the agency. The equipment is covered under existing service agreements that require Siemens Healthcare to perform all deinstallation, relocation, reinstallation, and validation activities. Use of another vendor would invalidate these agreements.

Maintaining the analyzers without manufacturer service coverage would result in significantly higher costs and increased operational risks. Therefore, restricting competition is necessary to ensure continuity of service and reliable operation of the equipment.

[ ] No

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Offeror or product/service must meet a qualification requirement:

[ ] Yes

Qualification Requirement: _____________________________________________________ Qualification may be obtained from: ___________________________________________

[ X ] No