This is a pre-solicitation notice of intent to award a non-competitive contract to Bruker BioSpin Corporation for repair and installation services for the heat exchanger system on a Bruker 9.4 Tesla MRI system owned by NIDA's Intramural Research Program. The contract is expected to be awarded on or around September 2, 2026. Work will be performed at the NIDA IRP facility and includes delivery of a Bruker triple-loop heat exchanger, installation, and a 12-month warranty. All parts must be new OEM Bruker parts, and installation must be performed by Bruker-certified technicians to preserve the existing MRI warranty. The procurement is not set aside for small businesses, as only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements.

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only, not a solicitation, to identify qualified sources for a potential requirement. The requirement is to provide emergency repair parts and installation services for the failed Heat Exchanger System on NIDA IRP's Bruker 9.4 Tesla MRI scanner. The system must be a brand-name or equal triple-loop heat exchanger with OEM parts, installed by Bruker-certified technicians without voiding the existing warranty. Delivery and installation must be completed within 3 months after receipt of order, and the performance period includes a 1-year warranty on parts, labor, and travel plus a preventive maintenance visit. Interested parties, especially small businesses, must submit a capability statement addressing the project requirements, with performance located at the NIH NIDA Intramural Research Program facility.