Description
The National Institutes of Health is issuing a Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract with Cytek Biosciences for a 12‑month on‑site service and maintenance agreement covering the Cytek Aurora flow cytometer, a critical instrument for HIV‑envelope protein vaccine research. The contract will provide preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, parts replacement, and technical application support performed by OEM‑trained Field Service Engineers and Technical Applications Specialists. The award will be a single contract valued at roughly $34 million, with performance beginning 1 Nov 2026 and concluding 31 Oct 2027.
• Scope includes on‑site preventive maintenance, diagnostics within 24 hours, parts delivery within 48 hours, unlimited emergency repairs, and assay‑optimization support.
• Labor categories required: Field Service Engineer (primary) and Technical Applications Specialist (secondary).
• The government seeks a capability statement by 2 PM EST on 18 Oct 2026; no competitive solicitation will be posted.
• Performance period is one year; the contract is firm‑fixed‑price with a single award.