Maintenance and Service Agreement for Siemens Magnetom Terra 7T MRI Scanner

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health, has issued a Special Notice regarding a maintenance and service agreement for a Siemens Magnetom Terra 7T MRI Scanner. The notice indicates the government's intent to sole source a contract to Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. for maintaining a specialized research-oriented medical imaging device. The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 811219, with a size standard of $22 million, and is not set aside for small businesses. The solicitation number is 75N95025Q00161 and relates to preventative maintenance and service of a government-owned MRI scanner used in clinical and preclinical research. The opportunity is located at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

The primary objective of this special notice is to secure a comprehensive maintenance and service agreement for a highly specialized medical imaging system. The proposed contract will be a firm-fixed price type with a base year and one option year, specifically targeting on-site remedial service, scheduled maintenance, technical support, remote diagnostics, and replacement part provisions to maintain the equipment at original manufacturer specifications. Siemens is being considered the sole source due to the proprietary nature of the MRI scanner, which requires OEM-authorized service providers with specialized training and access to unique components. Contractors should note the key deadline of March 21, 2025, for submitting responses to the notice, with an anticipated contract award around April 1, 2025. Eligibility is effectively limited to Siemens as the original equipment manufacturer, given the specialized nature of the maintenance requirements. The contract aims to ensure continuous, high-quality operational status of critical research equipment through manufacturer-authorized maintenance services.