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Installation of Custom Turtle Shell Equipment Protection Shields for Laboratory Equipment – Building 10, Tenth Floor B & N Corridor
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The contract calls for the installation of sixteen custom equipment protection shields in Building 10, Tenth Floor, B & N Corridor at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, to safeguard sensitive laboratory equipment from recurring water damage caused by historical flooding and leaks. These protective shields, designed to act as barriers against water exposure, aim to prevent operational disruptions, reduce costly equipment repairs, and ensure the continuity and integrity of critical research activities. The installation must be precise, with the contractor required to conduct onsite assessments to verify exact measurements, ensure proper fit, and thoroughly test all units for optimal performance in alignment with NIH operational standards and fire codes. The solution is intended to establish a stable, secure laboratory environment that supports reliable experimental results and minimizes downtime. The contractor has an established track record with NIH, particularly the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, for delivering reliable, high-quality protective installations tailored to the strict requirements of federal research facilities. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332999, reflecting a commitment to supporting small businesses. The solicitation, identified as 75N98026Q00835, was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026. The primary point of contact is John Burton, and work must be performed at the specified location in Bethesda, Maryland, ensuring full alignment with NIH’s mission to protect scientific infrastructure and maintain uninterrupted research progress.
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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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- SCOPE: The requested service under this contract is to install sixteen (16) equipment protection shields in Building 10, Tenth Floor, B & N Corridor. The installation of these protective shields will help safeguard valuable laboratory equipment from potential water and leak damage. Over the past several months, building 10 has experienced multiple flooding and leak-related incidents that have negatively impacted laboratory operations and placed critical research equipment at risk.
Installing these equipment protection shields will improve the overall efficiency and continuity of laboratory operations by acting as a protective barrier against water damage. This will help prevent interruptions to research activities, reduce the need for costly equipment repairs, and ensure uninterrupted scientific progress. In addition, the shields will help maintain a stable and protected research environment, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of experimental work within Building 10, Tenth Floor, B & N Corridor.
Please see the attached Proposal # 260644 for further details.
- BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The contractor has previously provided protective shielding installations for various institutes across NIH, including the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). NICHD selected this contractor due to its strong reputation for providing precise and reliable installations that protect sensitive laboratory equipment. The contractor conducts onsite assessments to obtain accurate measurements and ensure all installations meet the strict operational requirements of NIH facilities. In addition, the contractor strictly adheres to all applicable NIH Fire Code policies during each installation.
Building 10 has experienced recurring leaks and flooding issues for many years, resulting in damage to laboratory equipment and disruptions to important research activities. By utilizing the contractor’s protective shielding products, the laboratory equipment located within the Tenth Floor B & N Corridor can be better protected against future water-related incidents.
This proactive solution will help preserve valuable scientific equipment, minimize downtime, protect research integrity, and allow laboratory operations to continue without interruption.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ACQUISITION: The purpose of the installation of the equipment protection shields is to protect valuable lab equipment from water damage and improve the progress of lab work. Additionally, the shields will assure the dependability and accuracy of experimental results by establishing an operational laboratory without any accidents stopping it. The purchase of this equipment protection shields essentially serves the purposes of equipment preservation and promoting an effective lab environment within Building 10, Tenth Floor, B & N Corridor.
- SERVICE AGREEMENT: The contractor shall install the equipment protection shields within Building 10, Tenth Floor, B & N Corridor.
Install and thoroughly test the shields to ensure they operate correctly. The contractor must carefully verify that the shields match the measurements specified for the equipment. This attention to detail guarantees proper fit and optimal performance of the shields, providing the necessary protection for the lab equipment.
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