Sole-source maintenance for BD flow cytometers at NIH.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole-source contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD Biosciences) for maintenance and repair services of BD FACSAria II and BD FACSCanto II flow cytometers. The services include preventive maintenance, repairs, and technical support to ensure uninterrupted operation of these specialized instruments. Only BD Biosciences can provide the necessary proprietary parts and software. The contract period is one base year plus four option years. No other vendors are capable of meeting the requirement due to the proprietary nature of the equipment.