NIH sole-source preventative maintenance for lab equipment.
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole-source preventative maintenance service agreement for specialized laboratory equipment. The contract covers routine maintenance, calibration, and emergency repairs to ensure uninterrupted operation of critical research instruments. Only qualified technicians with OEM training and proprietary diagnostic tools can perform the required services. The base period is one year with four optional renewal years. This notice is a notice of intent to award to the original equipment manufacturer, not a competitive solicitation.