This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a request for quotations for repairs to the 600 magnet console manufactured by Agilent

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking repairs for a 600 magnet console manufactured by Agilent Technologies, Inc. through a sole source procurement. The contract (Solicitation Number 75N96025Q00036) is specifically focused on repairing proprietary instrumentation for the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research Core, with critical objectives of maintaining operational capabilities and addressing increasingly scarce replacement parts. The procurement will be conducted under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with interested parties able to submit capability statements via email to christopher.Brown3@nih.gov. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2025, with a response deadline of May 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. Evaluation will be based on Agilent's unique position as the sole worldwide supplier of their specific instrumentation.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designation and will be performed at the Research Triangle Park location in North Carolina. The contract aims to complete repairs with a delivery date set for June 1, 2025, ensuring continued operational capacity for the research facility. The contracting office is located in Durham, NC, and the procurement falls under the PSC category J049 for maintenance and repair shop equipment. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the sole source nature suggests a targeted, precision-focused procurement. The contract represents a critical maintenance intervention to preserve specialized scientific research equipment, with Agilent Technologies being the exclusive provider capable of performing the required repairs on their proprietary 600 magnet console.