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75N98027Q00019

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11/06/2026 1400 ES

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The purpose of this NON-COMPETITIVE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION is to acquire Maintenance Contract for Cytek

Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer

Analyzer.

Period of Performance: 02/06/2027 to

02/05/2032

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION

Title: Maintenance Contract for Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer Analyzer

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

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98027Q00019. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for 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. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed Price award on a non-competitive basis to BD Biosciences.

155 North McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 to acquire Service Agreement for A5 SE and S6 Cell Sorter.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, FAC 2026-01, March 2026.

(iv) NAICS Code: 811210: Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance the small business size standard is “$34.0 million”.

Set aside Status: This requirement is NOT set aside for small business.

(v) Description of Requirement:

Aurora 5 laser with loader Gold Coverage

• Lasers – UV/V/B/YG/R

• Tubing

• Pumps

• Valves

• Optics

• Filters

• Sample loader

• Sample insertion port

• Smal particle SVC

• Computer and or instrument controllers

• Software

• Electronics and associated components

• Preventive Maintenance service with PM kit 1 per contract year

• Include all repairs to include identify performance issues, and repairs

• All parts and services to ensure operation of the instrument according to the manufactures performance specifications

• On-site scheduled visit to laboratory where the instrument is located

• Service to be performed by Cytek Biosciences trained field service engineers between

8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

• Service response time must be guaranteed as 24 hours for non-functional instrument.

One annual preventive maintenance to be completed by field service engineers on site at the location of the Aurora spectral analyzer to replace necessary components to ensure operation of the instrument according to the manufacture’s specification.

• All parts and services to ensure operation of the instrument according to the manufacture’s specification are guaranteed by Cytek and under warranty.

• Service and repair by Cytek is conducted in a manner to ensure full operation of the instrument to maintain manufacturer’s specifications.

• Such services and repairs are conducted on-site and will cover parts, labor and travel.

• All services are prioritized and guaranteed within 24 hours for non-functional instrument and 48 hours for functional instrument.

• Unlimited phone support to ensure operational integrity of the instrument.

• Shipment of all necessary instrument component to the laboratory where the instrument is located

• All software and firmware updates to correct and fix instrument issues

Delivery Location:

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

ATTN: Keyvan Keyvanfar National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 10 Center Drive Bethesda, Maryland, 20894

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(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any additional instructions as required.

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

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(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: None.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

(xv) Submission Requirements:

Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the respondent’s capability to provide the required product or service. Price quotations shall include, at a minimum: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, delivery timeframe after award, delivery terms, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. point (destination or origin), product or catalog numbers, product descriptions, and any other relevant information.

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Responses must also 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 November 6, 2026, and 2PM (1400) EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98027Q00019. Responses may be submitted electronically to cassie.runner@nih.gov.

(xvi) Point of Contact:

Cassie Runner, Contract Specialist, cassie.runner@nih.gov, 301-480-8827 mailto:cassie.runner@nih.gov

Statement of Work (SOW)

1. Project Title Maintenance Contract for Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer Analyzer.

2. Introduction and Background Project Introduction. The mission of the CRC Flow Cytometry Facility is to provide state of the art analysis and sorting of cells using flow cytometry. It is necessary for the ongoing research, specifically clinical research needs. It is especially important that we are always able to provide the flow cytometry analysis services in a timely manner in order to prevent any delays of important projects for the numerous clinical sections within institute.

For the optimal results in identifying cell populations determined by using lasers, and the highly complex and sensitive electronics of the Cytek Spectral Flow Cytometer Analyzers we must have specially trained engineers from Cytek Biosciences, the maker of the Aurora spectral analyzer, for service and routine timely maintenance to ensure the least amount of downtime of the cytometer. A maintenance contract must provide phone service and prompt service calls by the highly qualified Cytek field service engineers, to maximize the uptime and productivity for uninterrupted service to the Institute.

Project background. This is a new maintenance contract to cover the Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer Analyzer. For the optimal results in identifying cell populations determined by using lasers, and the highly complex and sensitive electronics of the Aurora analyzer, we must have specially trained engineers from Cytek Biosciences, the maker of the Spectral Aurora Analyzer, for service and routine timely maintenance to ensure the least amount of downtime of the cytometer. A maintenance contract must provide phone service and prompt service calls by the highly qualified Crytek engineers, to maximize the uptime and productivity for uninterrupted service to the Institute.

• Period of Performance (5 years) 02/06/2027 to 02/05/2032

• Total Estimated Dollar Value $181,456.70

• Annual Price $36,272.00

3. Statement of Need and Objectives The CRC 24/7 Operation Flow Cytometry Facility, part of the _Flow Cytometry Core of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, is involved in support of flow cytometry services geared specifically for clinical research. As part of the research, the lab uses/requires flow cytometry equipment, which enables to conduct the clinical research. The lab is thus requesting the purchase of service contract in order to continue valuable research. Maintenance is needed to make sure that we do not have unplanned major expenses on the repair of this instrument and also to make sure that the instrument is repaired in a timely manner when needed. Factory-trained technician maintains Electronic, laser and optical system’s performance.

4. Product Specifications/Features/Salient Characteristics Aurora 5 laser with loader Gold Coverage

• Lasers – UV/V/B/YG/R

• Tubing

• Pumps

• Valves

• Optics

• Filters

• Sample loader

• Sample insertion port

• Smal particle SVC

• Computer and or instrument controllers

• Software

• Electronics and associated components

• Preventive Maintenance service with PM kit 1 per contract year

• Include all repairs to include identify performance issues, and repairs

• All parts and services to ensure operation of the instrument according to the manufactures performance specifications

• On-site scheduled visit to laboratory where the instrument is located

• Service to be performed by Cytek Biosciences trained field service engineers between

8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

• Service response time must be guaranteed as 24 hours for non-functional instrument.

5. General Contractor Responsibilities

• One annual preventive maintenance to be completed by field service engineers on site at the location of the Aurora spectral analyzer to replace necessary components to ensure operation of the instrument according to the manufacture’s specification.

• All parts and services to ensure operation of the instrument according to the manufacture’s specification are guaranteed by Cytek and under warranty.

• Service and repair by Cytek is conducted in a manner to ensure full operation of the instrument to maintain manufacturer’s specifications.

• Such services and repairs are conducted on-site and will cover parts, labor and travel.

• All services are prioritized and guaranteed within 24 hours for non-functional instrument and 48 hours for functional instrument.

• Unlimited phone support to ensure operational integrity of the instrument.

• Shipment of all necessary instrument component to the laboratory where the instrument is located

• All software and firmware updates to correct and fix instrument issues

6. Delivery or Performance Location Parts, supplies and services are delivered and conducted at following location / locations:

Keyvan Keyvanfar National Institute of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) 10 Center Drive Bethesda, Maryland, 20894

Email: keyvanfk@nhlbi.nih.gov Services will be performed at one of the satellite laboratories of CRC 24 / 7 operation facilities.

7. Delivery Date The service contract for Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer Analyzer is a muti year contract, Base plus option 4 years. Therefore the service contract will be setup as follows:

• Base Year: Feb 06-2027 through Feb 05-2028

• Option Year1: Feb 06-2028 through Feb 05-2029

• Option Year2: Feb 06-2029 through Feb 05-2030

• Option Year3: Feb 06-2030 through Feb 05-2031

• Option Year4: Feb 06-2031 through Feb 05-2032

8. Inspection and Acceptance Upon service and or preventive service the instrument must meet manufacturer specification of operation.

9. Point of Contact Keyvan Keyvanfar keyvanfk@nahlbi.nih.gov Laboratory Phone#: 301-402-0277 Person Phone#: 703-881-6612

10. Security There is no sensitive or private information, PII or system security measures.

Contractor will follow normal procedures for entrance to NIH campus.

11. Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) The government does not need to provide an GFP nor GFI for the services conducted by the field service representatives.

12. Invoices Each contract year is to be invoiced quarterly, in arrears, at the end of each period of performance. The SP enhancement charge to be invoiced with the first quarterly invoice of each

POP.

Unique Entity ID – TD2JM5U24NF8

CAGE/NCAGE – 7KVZ5

• Two-Way Invoices: The Contractor shall submit invoices to the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at:

1. https://www.ipp.gov and

2. NHLBIContractsBranchB@mail.nih.gov

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