NOI Sakura Preventative Maintenance

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity in Fort Detrick, Maryland, is proceeding with a sole-source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) to secure preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration services for Sakura Finetek U.S.A. pathology equipment from Sakura Finetek USA, Inc., identified as the only responsible source capable of performing the required work. The solicitation, identified as JA260518 and posted on May 18, 2026, is a presolicitation notice with a response deadline of June 1, 2026. The NAICS code 811210 applies, and no set-aside provisions are in effect. Services will be performed at the contractor’s facility in Torrance, California, with equipment shipped from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, using UPS or FedEx under Return Maintenance Authorization (RMA) protocols. The contract requires comprehensive technical support including physical inspections, system diagnostics, software updates, calibration, and 24/7 emergency response with a 48-hour on-site requirement for critical failures. Performance is evaluated strictly through quantitative metrics: calibration and repair accuracy must reach 95%, on-time completion must be 98% within 10 business days, invoice submission must achieve 100% accuracy and 98% verification, parts availability must be 100%, and technical support must respond within one business day at a 98% rate. All deliverables, including a Quality Control Plan and Kick-off Meeting documentation, must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and all work must adhere to Sakura Finetek manufacturer specifications and TB 38-750-2 for DD Form 2163 certification. The government retains unlimited rights to all deliverables and prohibits the contractor from using contract-related information in marketing or public communications. Personnel must complete AT Level I anti-terrorism training and iWATCH suspicious activity reporting within prescribed timeframes and comply with PIV and NCIC-III background checks for facility access without a CAC. Government property must be tracked and managed under a documented Quality Control Program with records retained for five years post-contract. No pricing data, contract value, or formal contract type is disclosed, and the award basis is not explicitly stated but inferred to be performance-focused, with no mention of cost as a factor. Submissions are limited to email attachments in PDF, Word, or Excel format and must be sent to Alicia Maldonado Torres