Notice of Intent to Sole Source – AB Sciex LLC

This notice announces the NIH’s intention to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to AB Sciex LLC for annual service and support of the SCIEX QTRAP 6500 mass spectrometer used in the Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory. The contract will cover software, firmware, hardware maintenance, warranty preservation, regulatory validation support, and rapid on‑site response (within two business days). Because SCIEX is the OEM, only its certified engineers can perform the required work, ensuring compliance with instrument warranties and proprietary software updates. The solicitation does not request quotes; instead, interested parties may submit comments by the response deadline. • Sole‑source award to the OEM (AB Sciex LLC) for a comprehensive service agreement. • Fixed‑price purchase order under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures. • Service includes software/firmware updates, hardware repairs, validation assistance, and rapid response guarantees.