Notice ID: dbc0c55624cd4354a47f7751261e6341Solicitation
Preventative Maintenance for three FLIPR high-thro
Archived on September 15, 2026. Solicitation posted by HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH) on August 26, 2026. Solicitation 75N98026Q01086.
NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q01086. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (if applicable).
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a (Firm-Fixed-Price) to the offeror responsible whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular effective August 11, 2026
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the small business size standard is $34 Million.
This requirement is unrestricted.
(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q01086. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (if applicable).
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a (Firm-Fixed-Price) to the offeror responsible whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular effective August 11, 2026
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the small business size standard is $34 Million.
This requirement is unrestricted.
Overview
Agency:
Department of Health and Human ServicesNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office:NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
Posted:August 26, 2026
NAICS:811210: Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Last Updated:Sep 15, 2026
PSC:J066: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Solicitation
Place of Performance:Not specified
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Solicitation:
75N98026Q01086- Solicitation
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Preventative Maintenance for three FLIPR high-thro
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
75N98026Q01086
Archive Date
Sep 15, 2026
Office Address
BETHESDA, MD, 20892