NOI - Preventative Maintenance and Support for Sony ID7000 Cell Analyzer

The National Institute on Aging, under the National Institutes of Health, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Sony Biotechnology Inc. for comprehensive preventative maintenance and service support for a Sony ID7000 Cell Analyzer, with a performance period spanning from May 11, 2026, through May 10, 2027. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the necessity of original equipment manufacturer expertise, proprietary calibration protocols, and factory-trained technicians, as only Sony Biotechnology Inc. possesses the authorized access to the technical data, software, and OEM-certified parts required to maintain the instrument’s operational integrity and calibration standards. The service includes unlimited on-site service calls, one annual preventative maintenance visit, and priority technical support, all performed at the Biomedical Research Center in Baltimore, Maryland, where the instrument is installed and critical to ongoing biomedical research. No competitive process is being conducted, but interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement through the designated point of contact. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 811210 with no set-aside provisions, and while the contract value is not disclosed, delivery is expected to be performed on a firm-fixed-price basis under NIH’s Office of Acquisitions and Logistics Management. Maintenance must strictly adhere to OEM specifications to ensure data reliability, and any deviation risks invalidating calibration and disrupting research outcomes. The instrument is permanently identified with a NIH decal number, and while no formal contracting officer’s representative or detailed invoicing procedures are specified, all communications and submissions must be directed to Nicholas Capobianco at the NIH office in Bethesda, Maryland. Options for additional performance periods may be exercised at the government’s discretion.