Fortessa Flow Cytometer Analyzer Maintenance

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking maintenance services for a Fortessa Flow Cytometer Analyzer. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency requires professional maintenance and repair services for specialized laboratory equipment classified under NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The solicitation targets potential contractors with expertise in maintaining complex scientific instrumentation, specifically flow cytometry analyzers. The procurement will be processed through the agency's standard acquisition channels, with a pre-solicitation notice period running from December 16, 2024, to December 24, 2024. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, contractors can anticipate requirements related to technical capability, equipment-specific maintenance expertise, and responsiveness to scientific research needs.

The procurement does not have a specific small business or socioeconomic set-aside designation, indicating it will be open to all qualified vendors. The contract falls under Product Service Code J066, which covers maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of laboratory instruments and equipment. No specific incumbent contractor or current service provider is mentioned in the notice. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, maintenance contracts for sophisticated scientific equipment typically involve annual service agreements ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 depending on complexity and service frequency. The maintenance will likely require specialized technical knowledge of Fortessa Flow Cytometer systems, on-site repair capabilities, and potentially include preventative maintenance, calibration, and emergency response services. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation when released and ensure they can meet the technical and operational requirements of this specialized scientific equipment maintenance contract.