Maintenance and Service Agreement for Two QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR Systems (Base plus Two Option Years)

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking a Maintenance and Service Agreement for two QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR Systems through a non-competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation is specifically targeted to Life Technologies Corporation and requires comprehensive maintenance services for PCR systems used by the Human Brain Collection Core (HBCC) for research purposes. Key contract requirements include a guaranteed 2-business day on-site response, 4-hour phone response, annual preventive maintenance, spectral dye calibration, parts replacement, and software updates. The service must be performed by factory-trained engineers with a focus on maintaining 95% operational uptime. Quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 25, 2025, with responses including detailed pricing, service descriptions, and evidence of capability to fulfill all contract requirements.

The solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation and is anticipated to be a direct award to Life Technologies Corporation. The contract period spans from March 30, 2025 to March 29, 2028, covering a base year with two option years. The place of performance is located in Bethesda, MD 20892, and the contract falls under the NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J066 for maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the scope is limited to maintenance services for two specific PCR systems. The solicitation includes standard federal acquisition regulation provisions, such as representations regarding telecommunications equipment and compliance with various federal contracting requirements, indicating a comprehensive and tightly defined procurement process.