ION GeneStudio S5 Prime System Corrective/Remedial Repair and Preventive

The contract solicitation 75F40126Q134901 seeks qualified vendors to perform corrective and preventive maintenance services for the ION GeneStudio S5 Prime System, a specialized sequencing instrument used in scientific and diagnostic operations. The work is to be conducted at the designated place of performance in Jefferson, Arkansas, with a zip code of 72079, while the contracting office is located in Rockville, Maryland. The solicitation is issued by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services and is classified under NAICS code 811210, which pertains to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and is presented as a combined synopsis and solicitation to streamline the procurement process. There is no set-aside designation specified for small, veteran-owned, or other minority businesses. Primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions is Howard Nesmith, reachable via phone at 301-796-2138 or email at howard.nesmith@fda.hhs.gov. Interested parties must respond through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation to ensure compliance with federal procurement procedures. The nature of the work requires specialized technical expertise in maintaining and repairing high-complexity genetic sequencing hardware, and vendors must demonstrate proven experience with similar systems to meet the agency’s operational and reliability standards. Failure to meet the submission deadline or omitting required documentation may result in disqualification. All proposals are expected to detail scope of work, technician qualifications, response times, and maintenance schedules to ensure uninterrupted functionality of critical instrumentation.