This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a request for quotations for a SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOLECULAR DEVICES FLIPR TETRA

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is seeking a service agreement for comprehensive repair and maintenance of a Molecular Devices FLIPR-Tetra instrument used by the Calcium Signaling Group in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The procurement is focused on obtaining qualified parts and service personnel who are factory trained to perform mechanical, electrical, and software repair services for government-owned equipment. The contract will have a base period of one year from 4/01/2025 to 3/31/2026, with two additional one-year option periods potentially extending through 3/31/2028. Potential vendors interested in this opportunity must submit a capability statement via email by March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the government retaining sole discretion to determine whether to compete the contract based on responses received. The solicitation is identified with the number 75N96025Q00025 and falls under the NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.

This procurement is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source contract, suggesting potential preferential treatment for small disadvantaged businesses. While the specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will cover comprehensive service and maintenance for a specialized laboratory instrument. The service agreement will require technicians with specific factory training from Molecular Devices, indicating a highly specialized procurement with limited competitive range. The contract's timeline spans three potential years, providing stability for the selected vendor and predictable maintenance coverage for the NIEHS Calcium Signaling Group. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Mr. Christopher Brown, who will oversee the administrative aspects of the solicitation. The procurement is explicitly not a formal request for quotes, and no complete solicitation package is currently available to potential vendors.