Upgrade Temperature Shim System

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking to upgrade its Temperature Shim System from BOSS-2 to BOSS-3 through a pre-solicitation notice. This contract opportunity falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category and specifically targets maintenance, repair, and rebuild of laboratory equipment. The solicitation aims to procure technical upgrades for a specialized scientific instrument, with a focus on enhancing the existing temperature shim system's capabilities. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 20, 2025, with responses due by March 27, 2025, indicating a relatively short window for potential contractors to prepare and submit their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, contractors will likely be assessed on their technical expertise, ability to perform precise laboratory instrument upgrades, and compliance with NIH technical specifications.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside, which means it is open to all qualified contractors. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the pre-solicitation notice, and specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed. The procurement is categorized under Product Service Code J066, which covers maintenance and repair of scientific and laboratory equipment, suggesting the project requires specialized technical knowledge in instrument modification. Given the technical nature of upgrading a temperature shim system, potential bidders should have demonstrated experience in laboratory instrument engineering and modification. The relatively short timeline between the pre-solicitation notice and response deadline implies that the NHLBI is seeking an expedited procurement process for this critical scientific equipment upgrade.