Axion BioSystems Maestro Pro 768 Service Maintenance Contract

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking to procure service maintenance contract support for an Axion BioSystems Maestro Pro 768 system. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency's intent to award a sole source contract for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC category J049 for maintenance and repair shop equipment. The notice was posted on August 29, 2025, with a response deadline of September 8, 2025, providing interested parties with a limited ten-day window to submit any responses or inquiries. The agency has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source document as an attachment, suggesting they believe only one contractor can meet their specialized requirements for this particular scientific instrument maintenance.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations, making it a full and open competition despite the sole source intent. The specific contractor being considered for this sole source award is not explicitly identified in the pre-solicitation summary, though the specialized nature of the Axion BioSystems Maestro Pro 768 equipment suggests the manufacturer or an authorized service provider would be the likely candidate. No contract value, budget range, or specific quantities are disclosed in the available information. The timeline for service delivery and contract performance period are not specified in this initial notice. Given the highly specialized nature of the Maestro Pro 768 system, which is used for advanced cellular analysis and research applications, the maintenance requirements likely demand specific technical expertise and proprietary knowledge that may justify the sole source approach.