The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | 75N98027Q00073 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Office | National Institutes of Health Olao |
| Where | Bethesda, Maryland |
| Posted | November 9, 2026 |
| Bids due | November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company |
| Industry | Equipment repair & maintenance (NAICS 811210) |
| Notice type | Pre-notice: bids not open yet |
| Contracting contact | John Burton · burtonjo@mail.nih.gov |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
Requirements: The BD FACS ARIA FUSION is a flow cytometry system designed for high-performance cell analysis and sorting in research laboratory settings. This Priority Care contract covers the FACS Aria FUSION - 5 Laser Instrument and 1 workstation (excluding printers) for travel, labor and parts (excluding consumable items). - Unlimited service visits during the term of this Agreement, Monday through Friday, excluding BD holidays - 2 business day guaranteed response to a request for emergency service (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) - Onsite service under this contract will be performed Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM local time - 2 PMs during a 12-month period and the required PM kits are included -Software Revisions that are released during the Agreement term to be updated at the time of a PM visit - Unlimited telephone support for instruments, reagents and applications will…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
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