reventive aintenance for PhenoCycler-Fusion System

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center has issued a Special Notice regarding preventive maintenance services for a PhenoCycler-Fusion System (PF2238N2111) located at the National Institute of Health's National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source the acquisition to Akoya Biosciences, Inc., based on the government's determination that no other organization is known to provide factory-trained engineering services and Original Equipment Manufacturer-approved replacement parts required for this specialized equipment. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J066 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment-Instruments And Laboratory Equipment). The work will be performed on-site at NIH, NCI Building 41, Room D310, with an anticipated one-year base period.

The government is soliciting capabilities statements from interested parties to demonstrate their ability to provide the required preventive maintenance services, including on-site maintenance, emergency repair, replacement parts, software updates, and qualified factory-trained personnel. Interested contractors must submit capabilities statements not exceeding three pages by May 1, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. ET, formatted in Microsoft Office-compatible or Adobe Acrobat format with minimum 11-point font and not exceeding 5 MB in file size. There are no set-asides or specific eligibility restrictions for this acquisition; however, contractors must demonstrate they can meet manufacturer specifications and provide factory-trained personnel. The government will evaluate all responses received to determine whether to proceed with the sole source award to Akoya Biosciences, Inc., or conduct a competitive acquisition, and reserves the right to issue a Request for Quote based on contractor submissions.