Maintenance agreement for Mai Tai BB laser (S/N 1552EV) and Mai Tai laser (S/N

The Department of Health and Human Services' National Heart Lung and Blood Institute is seeking a maintenance agreement for specialized laboratory lasers, specifically the Mai Tai BB laser (Serial Number 1552EV) and Mai Tai laser (Serial Number 4724EV). The procurement falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category and is classified under the PSC category for maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. This pre-solicitation notice indicates a planned procurement for ongoing technical maintenance services for critical scientific instrumentation. The opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with a posting date of December 17, 2024, and a response deadline of December 23, 2024. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, interested vendors can expect to be assessed on their technical capabilities, experience with specialized laser maintenance, and ability to support high-precision scientific research equipment.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside status, suggesting it will be open to a wide range of potential contractors. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the current notice. The procurement appears to be focused on a maintenance agreement, which implies an ongoing service contract rather than a one-time purchase. The contract is for civilian agency use, specifically targeting the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's laboratory infrastructure. The specific duration of the maintenance agreement and its potential value are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, which is typical of early-stage procurement documents. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in maintaining sophisticated scientific laser equipment and provide comprehensive service capabilities for these specialized instruments.