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NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source SOLICITATION NUMBER: NIH-NINDS-NOI-21-007651 TITLE: Service and Maintenance for Multiple Bruker Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems CLASSIFICATION CODE: J066 Maintenance... NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source SOLICITATION NUMBER: NIH-NINDS-NOI-21-007651 TITLE: Service and Maintenance for Multiple Bruker Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems CLASSIFICATION CODE: J066 Maintenance and Repair of Instruments and Laboratory Equipment NAICS CODE: 811219 – Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance RESPONSE DATE: August 27, 2021 PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Shayna Simpson, Contract Specialist NINDS Contracts Management Branch, NIDA Shayna.Simpson@nih.gov DESCRIPTION: THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSALS. On behalf of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the Office of Acquisitions Contracts Management Branch Red, NINDS Section of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), intends to solicit on a sole-source basis by a request for quotation to Bruker BioSpin Corp to provide hardware and software maintenance support service for the equipment for the Mouse Imaging Facility (MIF) on or around August 27, 2021, with an award issued on or around September 15, 2021. The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire hardware and software maintenance support services, for multiple magnetic resonance imaging systems. These services shall be provided by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-Authorized Service Provider of the multiple magnetic resonance imaging systems and all maintenance services shall be performed by OEM certified factory-trained technicians using OEM certified parts. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE and SET ASIDE STATUS The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 811219 with a Size Standard of $22M. This acquisition is NOT set aside for small businesses, but rather is a sole-source acquisition to Bruker BioSpin Corp. REGULATORY AUTHORITY This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1 (b) Soliciting from a single source. BACKGROUND, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF REQUIREMENT This request originates from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes (NINDS), Mouse Imaging Facility under National Institutes of Health Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Facility (NMRF-MIF), Imaging Facility under Transgenic Marmoset Core (TMC-IF), and the Laboratory of Functional and Molecular Imaging (LFMI). The Mouse Imaging Facility (MIF) within NINDS is a shared resource that provides state-of-the-art facilities for research in development and application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), X-Ray computed tomography, bioluminescence, ultrasound and other animal imaging techniques. The facility resources are accessible to all investigators at NIH. Further, MIF provides technical and material support for research activities conducted within the lnVivo NMR Research Center. The MIF has a need for a comprehensive hardware and software, maintenance service contract for multiple magnetic resonance imaging systems located in the Building 10. Regular hardware and software service and preventive maintenance are essential in order to keep these machines operational. Furthermore, it will also allow for MRI experiments in animals, which will, adequately, interface other techniques, such as electrical recording, image-guided surgery, and hybrid imaging techniques. The multiple magnetic resonance imaging systems were manufactured and installed by Bruker BioSpin Corp. It is essential to maintain and service this equipment on a regular maintenance schedule. CONTRACTING WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME) DETERMINATION Bruker BioSpin Corp, as the authorized provider of the Bruker BioSpin Corp’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems. Bruker BioSpin Corp, is the only contractor that is OEM-authorized and capable of providing the necessary hardware and software maintenance support service because the equipment is proprietary. Bruker BioSpin Corp is the only source for factory trained and certified technicians to provide these services and to maintain and service the equipment. Only Bruker BioSpin Corp is capable of providing the necessary maintenance support service because the equipment requiring maintenance is proprietary to this company, the original equipment manufacturer. Bruker BioSpin Corp does not authorize any other contractors to perform this work. Use of any other contractor would jeopardize the machines functionality by risking mechanical design and software control standards. MIF is a shared resource that provides state-of-the-art facilities for research in development and application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), X-Ray computed tomography, bioluminescence, ultrasound and other animal imaging techniques. The facility resources are accessible to all investigators at NIH. Further, MIF provides technical and material support for research activities conducted within the lnVivo NMR Research Center. These preclinical MRI systems are used for scanning laboratory animals to support ongoing experimental research studies. It is imperative that the scanners are functioning properly and consistently to ensure the validity of data. A service contract minimizes downtime so there is no disruption to ongoing studies. Accordingly, Bruker BioSpin Corp is the only contractor capable of meeting the needs of this requirement. Furthermore, use of any other contractor for the maintenance would void equipment warranties and jeopardize equipment’s integrity and functionality. Only an OEM-authorized service provider has access to the latest services and support information. Replacement parts or accessories must be compatible with the existing equipment, and only Bruker BioSpin Corp can certify compatibility. An OEM-authorized service provider is the only source with direct access to these parts and labor. Bruker BioSpin Corp is the only source authorized by the OEM to provide hardware and software maintenance services for this equipment. Because of the significant investment by NINDS in the purchase of this equipment, using an OEM-Authorized Service Provider is essential for maintaining the integrity of the system. In accordance with FAR part 10, extensive market research was conducted to reach this determination. Specifically, contact with knowledgeable individuals both in industry and Government, as well as reviews of available product literature, revealed no other sources. A review of the GSA Advantage, Dynamic Small Business Search, and previous Government acquisitions returned no results that meet all requirements. Therefore, only Bruker BioSpin Corp, is found to be capable of meeting the needs of this requirement. The intended source is: Bruker BioSpin Corp 15 Fortune Drive Billerica, MA 01821, USA Salient characteristics: This is a hardware and software maintenance service requirement for Bruker magnetic resonance imaging systems (including cryo and related components) for the Bruker 4.7T, 9.4T, 7T and 11.7T Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government as needed to provide preventative maintenance and service, including onsite engineer calibrations and onsite engineer services, for the magnetic resonance imaging systems. The Contractor shall supply replacement parts to maintain the equipment at OEM specifications. The Contractor shall provide on-site remedial service and maintenance as well as regularly scheduled maintenance inspections and adjustments for all subsystems of the magnetic resonance imaging systems. The Contractor shall provide technical support and remote diagnostics as well as checks of the system error logs. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide all necessary documentation, repair parts, spare parts, accessories, maintenance supplies, all special tools, test and support equipment, any travel and transportation, personnel skill requirements, and other related services required in the performance of maintenance tasks to keep the equipment in good operating condition. Estimated Period of Performance: Base Year: 9/25/2021 to 9/24/2022 Option 1: 9/25/2022 to 9/24/2023 Option 2: 9/25/2023 to 9/24/2024 Place of Performance: The Mouse Imaging Facility 9000 Rockville Pike Bldg. 10 Rm B1D-69 Bethesda MD 20892 Contract Type: A firm-fixed price type contract with option periods is planned for this acquisition, consistent with commercial practices. CLOSING STATEMENT THIS NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE-SOURCE BASIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the interested parties' bona-fide capabilities for fulfilling the requirement and include: unit price, list price, shipping and handling costs, the delivery period after contract award, the prompt payment discount terms, the F.O.B. Point (Destination or Origin), the Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. All responses must provide evidence that they can provide equipment that meets all of the requirements in this announcement. All responses must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement and must reference the solicitation number, NIH-NINDS-NOI-21-007651. Responses must be submitted electronically to Shayna Simpson, Contract Specialist, Contracts Management Branch – Red, NINDS Section, NIDA, at Shayna.Simpson@nih.gov. U.S. Mail and Fax responses will not be accepted.