Pre-solicitationPosted Oct 9, 2026·Responses due Oct 19, 2026

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

National Institutes of Health · NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
811210
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
75N98027Q00004
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
J066
Place
Bethesda, MD, USA
Contact
John Burton (burtonjo@mail.nih.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 75N98027Q00004 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Oct 9, 2026 · this notice
    Pre-solicitation
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Nov 18, 2026 to Aug 10, 2027, middle of the range Dec 12, 2026.
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What the notice says

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 … (show all)

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.

Who won similar work

19 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (National Institutes of Health), same NAICS 811210.

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