NOI to Sole Source to BD Biosciences for maintenance service

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to procure maintenance services for a BD FACSCanto II Flow Cytometry Cell Analyzer and a FACSLoader instrument. The services will be provided by BD Biosciences, the manufacturer of the equipment, on a sole source basis. The contract will include on-site service, preventive maintenance inspections, and unlimited telephone support. The total cost for the renewal is $25,617.60. • The contract will cover labor, travel expenses, and parts for the equipment. • The contract will include 2 preventive maintenance inspections per year. • The contract will provide 24-hour guaranteed response to emergency on-site service requests. • The contract will include software revisions and unlimited service visits. The NIH is seeking this service to ensure the continued operation of the flow cytometry equipment, which is critical for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.