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Service Contract: Maintenance and support for government owned Hamamatsu Nanozoomer S60 S/N, 000453

ID: 75N98026Q00614 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to maintain and provide preventive maintenance for Hamamatsu NZ S60 brightfield scanner (Serial # 000453) at Molecular Pathology Unit. In order to assure that the instrument is in good working conditions at all times, we need to secure a service protection plan, for an annual preventative maintenance and timely repair/service when needed. Due the complexity of the instrument and its proprietary software which is the only means to operate the scanner, we need a technically qualified Hamamatsu technician who has in depth understanding of the mechanical as well as software aspects of the system. The service provider also needs to have full access right to the proprietary operating software. The contractor shall provide all travel, labor, travel and replacement parts, as required. All maintenance services shall be performed on-site in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial maintenance practices.

  1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

The Contractor shall perform 1 planned preventive maintenances during the contract period. Technically qualified factory-trained personnel shall perform Service. Service shall consist of a thorough cleaning, calibration, adjusting, inspection, and testing of all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's latest established service procedures. All equipment shall be operationally tested through at least one (1) complete operating cycle at the end of the preventive maintenance inspection to assure optimum and efficient performance.

  1. EMERGENCY SERVICE

On-site, emergency repair service visit shall be provided during the term of this contract at no additional cost to the government. Emergency service shall be provided during normal working hours, Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Upon receipt of notice that any part of the equipment is not functioning properly the Contractor shall within provide a one (1) hour initial response with a four (4) hour on-site response a qualified factory-trained service representative to inspect the equipment and perform all repairs and adjustments necessary to restore the equipment to normal and efficient operating condition. Emergency service calls shall not replace the necessity for planned preventative maintenance. All labor and travel will be included.

3.3 REPLACEMENT PARTS

The Contractor shall furnish all required replacement parts at no additional cost to the Government, with the exception of consumables. Parts shall be new to original equipment specifications. Parts will be delivered the earliest next day.

3.4 SOFTWARE UPDATES/SERVICE

The Contractor shall provide Software Service and updates in accordance with the manufacturer's latest established service procedures, to include telephone access to technical support for use of program software and trouble shooting of the operating systems, at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall receive advance approval for the installation of all software updates and revisions from the Government. Defective software shall be replaced at no additional cost to the government.

The Contractor shall provide unlimited clinical technical telephone support (24hrs/day, 7 days/week) for trouble-shooting for the instrument and clinical application support (M-F 8am-9pm), excluding Federal holidays.

Background
The contract is issued for the maintenance and support of the government-owned Hamamatsu Nanozoomer S60 brightfield scanner (Serial # 000453) at the Molecular Pathology Unit. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the instrument remains in good working condition through a comprehensive service protection plan that includes preventive maintenance and timely repairs. The complexity of the instrument and its proprietary software necessitates a technically qualified technician with in-depth knowledge of both mechanical and software aspects.

Work Details
The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary for maintenance and preventive services for the Hamamatsu NZ S60 brightfield scanner. Key tasks include:

1. Preventive Maintenance: Perform one planned preventive maintenance during the contract period by technically qualified factory-trained personnel, including thorough cleaning, calibration, adjustment, inspection, and testing of all equipment according to manufacturer’s service procedures. Equipment must be operationally tested through at least one complete operating cycle post-maintenance.

2. Emergency Service: Provide on-site emergency repair service at no additional cost during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, excluding Federal Holidays). The Contractor must respond within one hour of notice and provide on-site service within four hours to restore equipment functionality.

3. Replacement Parts: Furnish all required replacement parts at no additional cost, except for consumables. Parts must meet original equipment specifications and be delivered as soon as possible, ideally by the next day.

4. Software Updates/Service: Provide software service and updates per manufacturer’s procedures, including technical support via telephone for troubleshooting. Installation of software updates requires advance approval from the Government, and defective software must be replaced at no extra cost. Unlimited clinical technical telephone support is available 24/7 for troubleshooting and clinical application support during specified hours.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
The services will be performed on-site at the Molecular Pathology Unit.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must have access to proprietary operating software for the Hamamatsu NZ S60 scanner and employ technicians who are factory-trained with in-depth knowledge of both mechanical and software aspects of the system.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on the prior maintenance award 75N91022P00205, awarded to Hamamatsu for maintenance services for the Hamamatsu Nanozoomer S60 (with FL slide scanner) with a base period of performance of 02/01/2022–01/31/2023. The current requirement similarly calls for on-site preventive maintenance and timely repairs for a Hamamatsu Nanozoomer S60 brightfield scanner (Serial #000453), including factory-trained service, calibration/testing, emergency response, and software/service support consistent with maintaining the same type of proprietary instrument.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. EDT Due in 8 Days
Posted
June 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20892 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
$10 Million
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$25,000 - $60,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
30%
On 6/11/26 NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations issued Presolicitation 75N98026Q00614 for Service Contract: Maintenance and support for government owned Hamamatsu Nanozoomer S60 S/N, 000453 due 6/22/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 811198 and PSC J066.
Primary Contact
Name
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH > NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO
FPDS Organization Code
7529-75N980
Source Organization Code
100189057
Last Updated
June 11, 2026
Last Updated By
burtonjo@mail.nih.gov
Archive Date
June 23, 2026