Sources Sought for ABI DNA Analyzer (ABI 3730xIS DNS Analyzer (17119-017))

1. Under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is seeking sources, which are able to provide services for maintenance and repair services for an AI 3730xIS DNA Analyzer, serial # 17119-017. This service shall provide a guarantee that any repair will be completed in 24 - 48 hours and if it is irreparable the contractor will replace it with an instrument of equal market value. Contractor shall maintain current working status, on-site visits for repair when necessary, and software upgrades as needed.

2. The North American industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811219 and the business size standard is $20.5 million dollars.

3. All responsible sources capable of meeting NIEHS' requirement, as stated within the sources sought notice may submit a capabilities statement and any relevant past history to demonstrate its ability to perform the required service. All submission, if received by the response date of this announcement, shall be reviewed.

4. Prospective sources are reminded that an award can only be made to a Contractor who is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database in accordance with FAR 4.11.

5. Submission of Information: Capabilities statement shall be forwarded to Ms. Teresa McCall via email to: teresa.mccall@nih.gov by July 7, 2016, 4:30 PM EDT. Facsimile or hard copies of submissions will not be accepted.