Special Notice of Intent: 3500xL Genetic Analyzer preventive maintenance
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-003492
- Agency
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20892, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), under the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for preventive maintenance services on a 3500xL Genetic Analyzer. This notice indicates that the NCI intends to negotiate directly with Life Technologies Corporation, located in Carlsbad, California, without issuing a competitive solicitation. The action is authorized under Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 13.106-1(b), which permits sole source contracting under specific circumstances. The applicable NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34 million. This special notice was posted on March 27, 2026, and represents the government's preliminary announcement of its contracting intention.
The objective of this contract is to secure on-site preventive maintenance services for the 3500xL Genetic Analyzer to ensure its continued operation and prevent equipment failure, with all work performed in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices. The anticipated period of performance runs from July 15, 2026, through June 14, 2027, if all options are exercised. While no competitive solicitation will be issued, the notice provides an opportunity for interested parties to submit a written statement of capabilities by the April 2, 2026 deadline, provided such statements contain sufficient detail demonstrating the party's ability to meet the stated requirements. Award remains subject to approval of the Sole Source Justification, meaning the government retains the right to determine whether competition is warranted based on responses received. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to maintain the genetic analyzer on-site.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
This contract action is for the acquisition of services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b). The National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to award a single source purchase order to Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) currently has a 3500xL Genetic Analyzer that requires service contract coverage. Periodic maintenance is required to ensure continued operation by keeping the instrument in good working order to avoid damage or failure.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to maintain and provide preventive maintenance to for a 3500xL Genetic Analyzer. All maintenance services shall be performed on-site in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard commercial maintenance practices.
The anticipated period of performance will be from July 15, 2026 through June 14, 2027, if all options are exercised.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and a size standard of $34M.
NCI will solicit and negotiate directly with Life Technologies Corporation and no solicitation will be issued. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability. Award is subject to approval of the Sole Source Justification. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations; however, an interested party may submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the above requirement. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and contain sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can provide the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. All responses must be received within 7 days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative responses are received within 7 days of this notice, an award will be made to Life Technologies Corporation. This procurement is to be processed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Deborah Blyveis via email at deborah.blyveis@hhs.gov.
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