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

75N98026Q00983

JADDUA JOHNSTON

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08/07/2026

08/24/2026 0800 ED

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The purpose of this COMPETITIVE COMBINED

SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to acquire

Repair and Restoration of NanoTemper MST

Instrument (Microscale Thermophoresis

System)

Period of Performance: 09/04/2026 to

09/03/2027

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

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75N98026Q00983

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The following FAR clauses and Provisions are applicable to this award.

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management

Maintenance (Oct 2018);

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity

Code Maintenance (Aug 2020);

HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in

Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations

(Dec 2015).

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Quote

Statement of Work

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(IPP) (https://www.ipp.gov). The invoice must match the line item description on the purchase order. It must also state that payment is to be made using a three-way match.

You are reminded that only the contracting officer of record can make any changes to this award any changes made at the direction of the program without an executed modification and null and void and are done at the contractor's own risk.

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE)

Title: Repair and Restoration of NanoTemper MST Instrument (Microscale Thermophoresis System)

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00983. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.

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 (if applicable).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a (Firm-Fixed-Price) to the offeror responsible whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular effective August 7, 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 unrestricted.

(v) Description of Requirement:

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall begin upon award and continue through completion of repair, return shipment, reinstallation, and system verification (estimated based on vendor repair timeline).

SCOPE OF WORK

General Requirements:

The Contractor (NanoTemper Technologies) shall provide all labor, materials, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, logistics, and qualified personnel necessary to perform comprehensive repair and restoration of the MST instrument.

All services shall be performed by OEM-trained and authorized personnel.

Specific Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive, end-to-end repair service for the NanoTemper MST instrument.

The Contractor shall perform an on-site visit at the NIH facility to prepare the instrument for transport. This includes installation of transport safety locks, proper disconnection, and professional packaging of the instrument using appropriate crating materials designed for international shipment.

The Contractor shall arrange and manage all logistics associated with the international shipment of the instrument from NIH to the NanoTemper repair facility in Germany and return shipment back to NIH. This includes provision of shipping containers, coordination of transport, and handling of all required documentation for international shipment as a temporary export for repair and return. Shipping services include delivery of an empty crate and service visits to prepare and release the transport safety lock as outlined in the vendor quote.

The Contractor shall perform a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and repair of the MST instrument at the OEM facility. Repair services shall include replacement of defective or worn components, system restoration, and full calibration and requalification to ensure the instrument meets manufacturer specifications. The repair may involve intensive work and replacement of critical system components as necessary.

Following completion of repairs, the Contractor shall arrange return shipment of the instrument to NIH and perform on-site reinstallation. This includes removal of transport safety locks, system setup, and verification of proper installation.

The Contractor shall perform system verification to confirm that the instrument is fully functional and operating according to manufacturer specifications. Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide a detailed service report describing the work performed, parts replaced, calibration and requalification results, and confirmation of restored system performance.

All labor, materials, parts, shipping, travel, and logistics required to complete these services shall be included in the total contract price.

LEVEL OF EFFORT:

N―A

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

NCATS will coordinate with vendor in regards to scheduling preventative maintenance visits. NCATS will provide access to the facility and access to the units being serviced. Access will be restricted during federal holidays and after business hours (8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday).

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

- Fully repaired and functional MST instrument

- Completed system calibration and requalification

- Service report documenting all work performed

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

N/A

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Travel:

All travel and logistics costs shall be included in the contract price.

Key Personnel:

All service personnel must be OEM-trained and authorized by NanoTemper Technologies to service MST instruments.

(vi) Delivery Location:

NIH/NCATS- 9808 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

(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. Add any agency-specific instructions as required.

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

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) Evaluation Factors:

• Price

• Technical capability

• Past performance

• Delivery schedule

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued 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 before the expiration date.

(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: None

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

(xiv) Submission Requirements:

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

• Unit and total price

• Shipping and handling costs

• Delivery timeframe after award

• Delivery terms

• F.O.B. point (destination or origin)

• Product or catalog numbers (if applicable)

• Product/service description

Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.

Responses must 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 August 24, 8:00AM EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00983. Responses may be submitted electronically to Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov

(xv) Point of Contact: Jaddua Johnston Contracting Specialist, Phone Number: 240-569-0006

Email: Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov mailto:Jaddua.Johnston@nih.gov

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SERVICES)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Project:

Repair and Restoration of NanoTemper MST Instrument (Microscale Thermophoresis System)

Statement of Need and Purpose:

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) requires repair and restoration of a NanoTemper Technologies Microscale Thermophoresis (MST) instrument.

The MST instrument is currently non-functional and requires comprehensive repair by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Due to the proprietary design, calibration requirements, and specialized components of the system, repairs must be performed at the manufacturer’s facility.

This procurement will provide end-to-end repair services including deinstallation, crating, international shipping to the manufacturer’s facility, repair, recalibration, return shipment, and reinstallation to restore full instrument functionality.

Background Information and Objective:

NCATS supports translational research efforts to accelerate the development of therapeutics. The MST instrument is a critical tool used to measure molecular interactions by detecting changes in thermophoretic movement under a temperature gradient.

This capability is essential for:

• Hit validation

• Target engagement studies

• Reagent quality control

• Early-stage project decision-making

The instrument’s current non-functional status significantly impacts research timelines and program deliverables.

Restoration of full functionality is required to resume these critical activities.

Due to the highly specialized and proprietary nature of the instrument, only NanoTemper Technologies is capable of performing the required repairs and requalification.

Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall begin upon award and continue through completion of repair, return shipment, reinstallation, and system verification (estimated based on vendor repair timeline).

SCOPE OF WORK

General Requirements:

The Contractor (NanoTemper Technologies) shall provide all labor, materials, parts, equipment, tools, transportation, logistics, and qualified personnel necessary to perform comprehensive repair and restoration of the MST instrument.

All services shall be performed by OEM-trained and authorized personnel.

Specific Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive, end-to-end repair service for the NanoTemper MST instrument.

The Contractor shall perform an on-site visit at the NIH facility to prepare the instrument for transport. This includes installation of transport safety locks, proper disconnection, and professional packaging of the instrument using appropriate crating materials designed for international shipment.

The Contractor shall arrange and manage all logistics associated with the international shipment of the instrument from NIH to the NanoTemper repair facility in Germany and return shipment back to NIH. This includes provision of shipping containers, coordination of transport, and handling of all required documentation for international shipment as a temporary export for repair and return. Shipping services include delivery of an empty crate and service visits to prepare and release the transport safety lock as outlined in the vendor quote.

The Contractor shall perform a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and repair of the MST instrument at the OEM facility. Repair services shall include replacement of defective or worn components, system restoration, and full calibration and requalification to ensure the instrument meets manufacturer specifications. The repair may involve intensive work and replacement of critical system components as necessary.

Following completion of repairs, the Contractor shall arrange return shipment of the instrument to NIH and perform on-site reinstallation. This includes removal of transport safety locks, system setup, and verification of proper installation.

The Contractor shall perform system verification to confirm that the instrument is fully functional and operating according to manufacturer specifications. Upon completion, the Contractor shall provide a detailed service report describing the work performed, parts replaced, calibration and requalification results, and confirmation of restored system performance.

All labor, materials, parts, shipping, travel, and logistics required to complete these services shall be included in the total contract price.

LEVEL OF EFFORT:

GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

NCATS will coordinate with vendor in regards to scheduling preventative maintenance visits. NCATS will provide access to the facility and access to the units being serviced. Access will be restricted during federal holidays and after business hours (8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday).

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES

- Fully repaired and functional MST instrument

- Completed system calibration and requalification

- Service report documenting all work performed

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Travel:

All travel and logistics costs shall be included in the contract price.

Key Personnel:

All service personnel must be OEM-trained and authorized by NanoTemper Technologies to service MST instruments.

Information System Security Plan:

Data Rights:

Section 508—Electronic and Information Technology Standards:

Publications and Publicity:

Confidentiality of Information:

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