Maintenance Contract for NICHD Imaging System Equi

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development intends to award a one-year maintenance contract without full and open competition to service three specialized pieces of imaging system equipment used for protein crystallization and buffer preparation. The contract will provide maintenance for two Rockimagers and one Formulator instrument manufactured by Formulatrix Inc. Interested parties may submit capability statements by December 26 demonstrating bona fide ability to service this scientific equipment, for which Formulatrix is currently the only known qualified provider.

There is no set-aside designation for this requirement, which has an anticipated value below the simplified acquisition threshold. As the original equipment manufacturer, Formulatrix remains the expected awardee to fulfill maintenance and support for the specialized instruments over the one-year period. No NAICS or PSC codes were provided, though the scientific equipment includes two Rockimagers for plate storage and imaging, and one Formulator for buffer preparation. The non-competitive award will allow continued operational use of the proprietary instruments integral to research conducted at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development facilities.