This is a pre-solicitation notice of intent to award a sole source contract for service and maintenance of one Sony SH800SFP cell sorter. The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) requires this service from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Sony Biotechnology, due to the proprietary nature of the system. The contract will be for a 12-month period and will include preventive maintenance and corrective repairs. The acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by the response date of May 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM. gov.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services, but the base year of the contract begins upon award and lasts for 12 months.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms, but it requests prompt payment discount terms from interested parties.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a warranty period for the services provided.
The bid notice does not specify the award criterion, but it states that all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
The bid notice states that all services shall be performed directly by the original equipment manufacturer Sony Biotechnology, and all services shall be performed by Sony Biotechnology factory trained and certified service engineers.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice indicates that sample submission is not applicable.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the award.