Description
The National Institutes of Health is seeking a non‑competitive, five‑year maintenance contract for its Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow Cytometer Analyzer located at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in Bethesda, MD. The contractor will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, on‑site service, emergency response, software updates, parts, labor, and travel for the entire instrument suite. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price, multi‑year contract with quarterly invoicing.
• Scope: Full‑service maintenance of the Aurora 5‑laser flow cytometer (laser, optics, software, mechanical subsystems).
• Performance Period: 06 Feb 2027 – 05 Feb 2032 (five base + optional years).
• Estimated Value: $36,272 per year, approx. $181,457 total over five years.
• Submission Deadline: 06 Nov 2026 14:00 EST, electronic submission to the contracting officer.
• Required Contractor Capabilities: SAM‑registered, UEI‑qualified, ability to provide 24‑hour emergency response and on‑site support M‑F 08:00‑17:00.