Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Service contract for Philips 3T MRI Scanner
The National Institutes of Health intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Philips North America LLC for a maintenance service agreement on a specific 3T MRI scanner, as they are identified as the only responsible source. The objective is to maintain this mission-critical scanner located at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Biomedical and Metabolic Imaging Branch, which supports numerous high-impact clinical research studies. The required service agreement includes proactive monitoring, one preventative maintenance visit, priority support, and all necessary parts and labor. The Government anticipates making an award approximately five days after the date of this notice. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, capable small businesses may submit a written capability statement for the Government's consideration.