This is a notice of intent to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Agilent Technologies Inc. for a sole-source maintenance contract for an Agilent Seahorse XFE96 Analyzer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the Urologic Oncology Branch (UOB) requires this service due to the analyzer's critical role in studying cellular energy metabolism and its frequent use by multiple NIH labs. Agilent Technologies Inc. is identified as the only known responsible source capable of providing the required products and services, as they are the manufacturer and sole distributor. The contract will cover repairs, software, and preventative maintenance, including unlimited phone and email support, one on-site visit per year for PM, software upgrades, and two application scientist visits. The price is considered fair and reasonable based on previous contract costs. While this is a sole-source notice, small businesses (8a, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, VOSB, WOSB) are invited to submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. The government will determine if further competition is warranted. Responses are due by 7:00 a. m. EST on April 15, 2026.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the maintenance contract services.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms for this contract.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a warranty period for the maintenance services.
The bid notice states that Agilent Technologies Inc. is the only known responsible source and that the award will be made to them unless another vendor demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement.
The bid notice indicates that Agilent Technologies Inc. is the only known responsible source who can provide the products/services that meet the NIH's standards, and that they are the manufacturer and sole distributor.
The bid notice does not mention any specific penalties for this contract.
The bid notice mentions that the maintenance plan includes 100 on site visit with labor and parts for any repairs, one pm visit on request per year.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the sole-source award.
The bid notice does not provide a specific estimated total monetary value for this contract.