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Scientific Equipment Maintenance for the Tecan LiHa Robot (SN 510000006)

Department of Health and Human Services · National Institutes of Health · NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
75N98027Q00004
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
811210
Product service code
J066
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-09
Response deadline
Oct 19, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Bethesda, MD
Contracting contact
burtonjo@mail.nih.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

Requirements: The Laboratory of Neurogenetics conducts genetic analyses of DNA samples to determine the genetic contribution to various mental health conditions including alcohol use disorders. One method of DNA analysis uses array chips to interrogate multiple SNPs at the same time. The array chips are most efficiently processed using a Tecan LiHa robot. The purpose of this contract is to obtain preventative maintenance and emergency repair service when needed for the Tecan LiHa robot system. Provide 1 preventative maintenance visit (arranged with Laboratory personnel at a time convenient to both) to ensure that the LiHa robot is working properly. The company will provide the following on an as needed basis: Full coverage for parts, labor and travel for unexpected breakdowns of the LiHa system giving assurance against unexpected costly repairs. The company will have an onsite response time of 2 business days (on average) The company will all replace reagents that were rendered useless due to hardware failures of the LiHa system. Hardware and software updates to the LiHA system will be provided at no additional cost. LiHa systems users will have access to remote technical support, on-site applications support and discounts on advanced training as needed.

Contact

Point of contact
John Burton
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
burtonjo@mail.nih.gov
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