Legacy Equipment Trade-In and Decommissioning

The contract requires the appraisal, removal, and responsible disposal of an existing Leica SP8 confocal microscope, with strict protocols for secure data handling to ensure all proprietary or sensitive information is permanently erased or destroyed. The vendor must either recycle the equipment in compliance with environmental standards or resell it through authorized channels, ensuring no component enters unauthorized or unregulated markets. All activities must be performed with meticulous attention to safety, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to ongoing research operations at the designated location in Bethesda, Maryland. This subcontract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 561990, which covers other miscellaneous support services. The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 23, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating a rapid procurement timeline. The contracting entity is the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which mandates adherence to federal guidelines for equipment decommissioning and data security. Performance of the work is expected to occur at the NIH campus in Bethesda, with all logistics, documentation, and compliance reporting falling under the contractor’s responsibility.