Intent to sole source for Advia Maintenance equipment

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, intends to sole source a maintenance agreement for a SIEMENS Advia 2120I clinical hematology analyzer (Serial Number: IR05840951) located in their core Laboratories. The agency plans to negotiate exclusively with SIEMENS Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. for ongoing maintenance and service support, which is critical for ensuring valid clinical assay results. Interested parties who believe they can meet the contract requirements are invited to submit capability statements via email to Chantal.cornelius@nih.gov by December 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST. This pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that the submission is not a formal solicitation or request for quotes, and the government retains discretion to compete the requirement based on received responses. The evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, expertise with the specific laboratory equipment, and ability to provide comprehensive maintenance services.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside status and will be classified under NAICS category 811310 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The initial period of performance is scheduled from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, with provisions for four additional option periods. While specific award value details are not disclosed, the maintenance agreement will cover a specialized clinical hematology analyzer critical to the Cellular Molecular Pathology Branch's operations. SIEMENS Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., located at 115 Norwood Park S, Norwood MA 02062, is currently positioned as the sole potential contractor due to the specialized nature of the equipment and maintenance requirements. The government's approach suggests a specialized, single-source procurement strategy focused on maintaining high-precision laboratory equipment with minimal competitive bidding.