Lux35 Glassless Wireless Detectors

The National Institutes of Health is procuring maintenance renewal services for four Carestream Lux35 Glassless Wireless Detectors through a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract awarded to CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC. without competition, justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. These detectors are essential for 24-hour diagnostic imaging across critical care areas including the ICU, SCSU, operating suites, and clinical units at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and are incompatible with any non-Carestream digital imaging systems. Only Carestream-trained engineers can service the detectors, and no other vendor can meet the technical requirements, as confirmed by market research across GSA Advantage, Dynamic Small Business Search, and prior acquisitions. The contract covers comprehensive maintenance, provision of twelve replacement batteries, and DRX Accident Protection Coverage for the full warranty period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The acquisition falls under simplified procedures due to its value being below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with no competitive evaluation factors applied. Deliverables are performance-based and tied to OEM-specific technical standards including IEEE 802.11n wireless compatibility, 35.0 x 42.1 cm image size, 0.139 mm pixel pitch, and ISO 4090 dimensions. The contract requires submission of a UEI and TIN, and proposals must be submitted by May 21, 2026, via email to Gregory Noland at NIH. No pricing figures are disclosed in the solicitation, and no packaging, marking, or inspection standards are explicitly defined beyond compliance with commercial practices under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Payment details, accounting codes, and contracting officer representative designations are not fully specified, and the acquisition is not set aside for any socioeconomic category.