Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source - Maintenance Service for Molecular Devices SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Microplate Readers - PCA-NIAID-09685

The NIH NIAID intends to award a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑source contract to Molecular Devices for one‑year maintenance of its SpectraMax Paradigm multi‑mode microplate readers located at the Vaccine Immunology Program Lab in Gaithersburg, MD. The maintenance includes a compliance assurance service plan, onsite performance assurance, essential protection, and consumable parts replacement. Although the award is non‑competitive, other responsible vendors may submit capability statements by the deadline. The contract supports critical research data integrity and must be performed onsite. • Scope: Full‑service maintenance (preventive, corrective, parts, consumables) for SpectraMax Paradigm readers. • Location: NIH Vaccine Immunology Program Lab, Gaithersburg, MD. • Duration: 1 year from award date. • Funding: Firm‑fixed‑price, no cost reimbursement for proposal preparation. • Submission: Capability statements due 5 PM EDT, 16 Sep 2026 (email to Jim French). • Sole‑source justification: Proprietary equipment with factory‑service history; switching providers would jeopardize data integrity.