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Specialized Scientific Equipment Maintenance (Field Service)

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Response Deadline10/28/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Specialized Scientific Equipment Maintenance involves providing preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for prime contractors on National Institutes of Health projects in Bethesda. The scope of work includes annual preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and remote technical support specifically for ION Chef, ION S5XL, and ION S5 Prime Sequencers. The primary objective is to ensure the delivery of fully operational sequencing systems and the submission of all required maintenance documentation. To qualify for this engagement, service providers must utilize factory-certified engineers who undergo recertification every two years. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 811212 and is associated with the Department of Health and Human Services. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 28, 2026.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

NAICS

811212 - Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NIAAA-11737.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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

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Timeline

PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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Response Deadline

10/28/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

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Full Description

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Performs preventative maintenance and emergency repair services for prime contractors on NIH projects. Conducts annual preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and remote technical support for ION Chef, ION S5XL, and ION S5 Prime Sequencers. Requires factory-certified engineers with recertification every two years. Delivers fully operational sequencing systems and completed maintenance paperwork.

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