Aria-2 cell sorter service contract

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a service contract for an Aria-2 cell sorter. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency requires maintenance, repair, or potentially comprehensive service support for this specialized analytical laboratory instrument manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company. The contract falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (334516) and Laboratory Equipment and Supplies PSC category (6640). While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, typical requirements for such scientific equipment service contracts often include demonstrated technical expertise, rapid response capabilities, and proven experience with complex laboratory instrumentation. The opportunity is currently in a pre-solicitation phase, with responses due by December 9, 2024, suggesting potential vendors should prepare detailed service proposals that demonstrate comprehensive capabilities.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the contract appears open to all qualified vendors. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the current documentation. The instrument in question, the Aria-2 cell sorter with catalog number 647316, suggests this is a precision scientific device likely used for advanced cellular research or diagnostic purposes. While the exact service timeline is not explicitly stated, scientific equipment service contracts typically range from one to five years, with options for renewal based on performance and institutional needs. The contract will be administered through the National Institutes of Health's procurement systems, requiring vendors to have appropriate federal contracting credentials and the technical sophistication to support high-end scientific research equipment.