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Continued Operation and Maintenance Support for Agilent Seahorse
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The National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Acquisitions is seeking continued operation and maintenance support for the Agilent Seahorse Analyzer located in Building 35A, Pod D at the NICHD in Bethesda, Maryland. This specialized metabolic analyzer is a shared core resource critical for measuring cellular bioenergetics, specifically oxygen consumption rate and extracellular acidification rate, supporting high priority research in cancer metabolism, neurodegeneration, immunology, and mitochondrial diseases. The scope of work includes on site preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services to ensure data quality and experimental reproducibility. The contract requires all services to be performed by manufacturer certified technicians using genuine Agilent replacement parts and consumables, including access to proprietary software updates and calibration tools. Additionally, the contractor shall provide training to designated NIH researchers and laboratory staff on troubleshooting and optimized system operation during maintenance visits. The period of performance is scheduled from August 8, 2026, to August 7, 2027. No physical delivery of equipment is required as the system is already installed.
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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USASet-Aside
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The Agilent Seahorse Analyzer housed in Building 35A, Pod D, is a shared core resource utilized by multiple laboratories and Institutes/Centers (ICs) within the NIH intramural research program. This highly specialized metabolic analyzer is critical for real-time measurement of cellular bioenergetics, specifically oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification rate (ECAR), which are essential for evaluating mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis. The instrument plays a key role in advancing research related to cancer metabolism, neurodegeneration, immunology, and mitochondrial diseases. Consistent operational performance of this system is essential to ensure data quality, experimental reproducibility, and timely progress of high-priority research efforts.
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