To procure JEOL1400 Equipment Maintenance

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking maintenance services for JEOL1400 equipment through a pre-solicitation notice. The procurement falls under the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance NAICS category (811210), with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of B504 for special studies and analysis in chemical/biological domains. The opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, indicating that detailed solicitation documents are being prepared for future release. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 6, 2025, with responses due by March 12, 2025, suggesting a relatively short window for potential vendors to prepare and submit their interest. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the notice, vendors can anticipate that technical capability, expertise in precision equipment maintenance, and proven experience with JEOL1400 equipment will likely be key assessment factors.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the current documentation. The contract appears to be focused on maintenance services for specialized scientific equipment, which implies potential complexity and the need for specialized technical expertise. Although precise budget ranges or award values are not specified in this pre-solicitation notice, maintenance contracts for specialized scientific equipment typically require vendors with demonstrated technical proficiency and potentially significant investment in specialized repair capabilities. The relatively short timeline between posting and response deadline suggests the NHLBI may be seeking to expedite the procurement process for this critical equipment maintenance service.