Service agreement for Q100 CD spectrometer

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health within the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Special Notice for a service agreement concerning a Q100 CD spectrometer. This civilian agency opportunity was posted on August 21, 2025, and falls under the All Other Support Services NAICS category (561990) and Laboratory Equipment and Supplies PSC category (6640). The procurement specifically involves establishing a service agreement to maintain or support the Q100 CD spectrometer, which is specialized laboratory equipment used for circular dichroism spectroscopy applications. This equipment is commonly utilized in biochemical research to analyze protein structures and molecular interactions. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, indicating the agency's commitment to supporting small business participation in federal contracting.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure ongoing service support for the Q100 CD spectrometer to ensure continuous operation of this critical laboratory instrument. Interested contractors have a limited response window, with submissions due by August 28, 2025, providing only seven days from the posting date to prepare and submit responses. Eligibility is restricted to small businesses that meet the size standards for NAICS code 561990, ensuring that only qualifying small business entities can participate in this procurement opportunity. The service agreement likely encompasses maintenance, calibration, repair, and technical support services necessary to keep the spectrometer operational for the institute's research activities. Given the specialized nature of CD spectrometry equipment, contractors will need to demonstrate relevant technical expertise and experience with similar scientific instrumentation to be competitive for this award.