Preventive Maintenance Services for One (1) SpinAligner Hyperpolarizer

ID: 75N91024Q00092 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Urologic Oncology Branch (UOB) and a series of other laboratories at the Center for Cancer Research (CCR), plans to procure, on a sole source basis from:

Polarize APS
Asmussens Alle 1
1808 Frederiksberg C
Denmark

The response close date of the notice for this requirement is in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 12 Acquisition for Commercial Items and will be made pursuant to the authority in FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 and the business size standard is $34.0 million.

The SpinAligner hyperpolarizer is a highly specialized piece of equipment which is used by NCI/CCR/RBB for metabolic MRI studies. The SpinAligner is based on dissolution dynamic nuclear polarization technology. The instrument is equipped with a superconducting dry magnet, cooled by a pulse-tube coldhead and compressor, and has a closed-cycle, continuous helium circulation system. Dynamic nuclear polarization is achieved by irradiation with microwaves. All of these components and technologies require in-depth knowledge for their proper maintenance.

The proprietary control system of the SpinAligner includes pulse sequence library, hyperpolarize sequence/procedure, and coils. Additionally, the latest drivers and software updates are solely available through the original manufacturer, Polarize ApS, who designed and developed this instrument.

The SpinAligner system is heavily used by RBB investigators; appropriate maintenance service of this hyperpolarizer is critical for a series of preclinical and clinical research projects conducted at the NCI and the NIH. The NCI concludes that consistent analysis results from this instrument can only be guaranteed by acquiring maintenance services through the original equipment manufacturer, Polarize ApS.

Background
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Urologic Oncology Branch (UOB) and a series of other laboratories at the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) plan to procure, on a sole source basis from Polarize APS, Denmark. The SpinAligner hyperpolarizer is a highly specialized piece of equipment used for metabolic MRI studies. The instrument is equipped with a superconducting dry magnet, cooled by a pulse-tube coldhead and compressor, and has a closed-cycle, continuous helium circulation system. Dynamic nuclear polarization is achieved by irradiation with microwaves. The proprietary control system of the SpinAligner includes pulse sequence library, hyperpolarize sequence/procedure, and coils. The SpinAligner system is heavily used by RBB investigators; appropriate maintenance service of this hyperpolarizer is critical for a series of preclinical and clinical research projects conducted at the NCI and the NIH.

Work Details
The Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to maintain and provide preventive maintenance for the SpinAligner ApS Hyperpolarizer. This includes one planned preventive maintenance during the contract period, up to two on-site emergency repair service visits, furnishing all required replacement parts at no additional cost, providing software service and updates, technical support services, and submitting electronic Field Service Reports within three business days of completion of any services performed on equipment or software covered under this requirement.

Period of Performance
The Period of Performance (PoP) shall be for twelve (12) months, with four 12-month option periods starting from July 11, 2024 – July 10, 2025.

Place of Performance
Onsite services shall be performed at NIH/NCI in Bethesda, MD 20892.

Overview

Agency

National Institutes of Health (NIH) [HHS]

Response Deadline

May 24, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due

Posted

May 16, 2024, 5:29 p.m. EDT

Set Aside

None

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

PSC

J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment

Place of Performance

MD 20892 United States

Source

SAM

Current SBA Size Standard

$34 Million

Est. Level of Competition

Sole Source

Est. Value Range

Experimental

<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)

Odds of Award

65%

Signs of Shaping

The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the National Institutes of Health.

On 5/16/24 National Institutes of Health issued Presolicitation 75N91024Q00092 for Preventive Maintenance Services for One (1) SpinAligner Hyperpolarizer due 5/24/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 811210 and PSC J066.

Primary Contact

Name

David Romley Profile

david.romley@nih.gov

Phone

(240) 276-7822

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH > NIH NCI

FPDS Organization Code

7529-00316

Source Organization Code

100188082

Last Updated

June 8, 2024

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