Maintenance agreement

The National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development intends to award a sole source contract to Life Technologies Corporation for maintenance services on a QuantStudio 12K Flex instrument. The services are required to keep the instrument operational as a shared resource for scientists at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The contract would have a one year base period and two optional one year extensions. Responses to the pre-solicitation notice are requested by November 22, 2023 and shall include pricing, delivery, and contractor registration information. The contractor will be evaluated based on their ability to meet specifications and provide required service with manufacturer certification.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. Life Technologies Corporation is identified as the sole provider due to proprietary service documentation and tools. The contract would have a one year base period and two optional one year extensions, however specific award values or budget ranges were not provided.