Scientific Equipment Maintenance 2 ION Chef Sequencers (ION S5 XL and ION S5 Prime)

The National Institutes of Health intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Life Technologies Corporation for preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for the laboratory of Neurogenetics. The contract covers three specific ION Sequencing systems located at 5625 Fishers Lane in Bethesda, Maryland: one Chef (SN 242470813), one S5XL (SN 2772817050213), and one S5 Prime (SN 2773919070236). The period of performance is scheduled from December 15, 2026, through December 14, 2027. The scope of work includes one annual preventative maintenance visit and full coverage for parts, labor, and travel for unexpected breakdowns. Service response times are guaranteed at two business days for Zone 1 and Zone 2, with a target of three business days for other zones. This is a sole-source procurement based on the determination that Life Technologies Corporation is the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirements, as they are the sole manufacturer and provide factory-certified engineers who undergo a multi-step certification program renewed every two years. All replacement parts must be certified to original manufacturing specifications. Cheryl Marietta Busbey and Colin Hodgkinson serve as the primary points of contact for the administration and acceptance of services.