VS6571032-NOTICE OF INTENT-BRUKER SCIENTIFIC.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT

Requisition NO: VS6571032

Intended Source: Bruker Scientific LLC

Period of performance: April 1, 2023-March 31, 2027. (Base + 3 Option Years)

Description of Requirement: Maintenance Service Agreement for a LabScape Complete timsTOF Bundle and LabScape Complete Elute add-on Systems. (Elute Liquid Chromatograph)

This contract action is for the acquisition of supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1). The National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS), Office of Acquisitions (OA) intends to award a single source purchase order to Bruker Scientific, LLC, 40 Manning Road, Billerica, MA 01821, for a service agreement for a LabScape Complete timsTOF Bundle and LabScape Complete Elute add-on Systems.

The Bruker LabScape Complete timsTOF Bundle and LabScape Complete Elute add-on Systems

(Elute Liquid Chromatograph), are used in the Metabolomics Core Facility for metabolomics assays and other measurements made on chemicals. This service contract serves to maintain current working status, emergency visits with the maximum 72-hour response; OEM factory certified replacement parts; minimum of 1 preventive maintenance (PM) visit per year; and coverage of computer/data system included. This service agreement will enable the equipment to operate at optimal levels and generate data comparable to what has been historically produced.

Bruker Scientific, LLC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the sole manufacturer. All parts used are exclusively manufactured by Bruker and no third-party entities are allowed to repair their equipment.

This requirement is for a Base + 3 Option Periods

Base Period: April 1, 2023-March 31, 2024

Option Period 1: April 1, 2024-March 31, 2025

Option Period 2: April 1, 2025-March 31, 2026

Option Period 3: April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027

Part No. DAL09335, LabScape Complete timsTOF Bundle/Serial No. 185439910351

Part No. DAL00079, LabScape Complete Elute add-on, Serial No. 184534300253

The applicable North American industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811210 “Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.”

Its associated Business Size Standard is $30.0 Million.

NIEHS will solicit and negotiate directly with Bruker Scientific, LLC, and no solicitation will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties must express their interest and must be submitted in writing via email to Valarie K. Sims at valare.sims@nih.gov and are due by 10:00 AM, on March 10, 2023. No faxed documents will be accepted. If no responsive statements are received by the due date, an award will be made to

Bruker Scientific, LLC.

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