Maintenance Agreement for Hamilton Microlab Platform

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a maintenance agreement for a Hamilton Microlab Platform, an automated liquid handling system used in their laboratory at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) in Rockville, MD. The system requires regular maintenance to ensure accurate and precise pipetting of various liquid types and to detect liquid levels. The NIST intends to negotiate a sole source agreement with Hamilton Company, as they are the only known authorized source for maintenance and support for this equipment. • The maintenance agreement is for a Hamilton Microlab Platform. • The platform is used for automated liquid handling in a laboratory setting. • The agreement will be negotiated on a sole source basis with Hamilton Company. • The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.