- Country: USA
- Summary: CryoArc line of automated freezers maintenance service
- UST Ref No: 120351437
- Deadline: 19 Jun 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: NB644020-25-01689
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FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT
ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE
SUBJECT: Sole source - CryoArc line of automated freezers maintenance service.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB644020-25-01689
RESPONSE DATE: 6/19/25
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Biosystems and Biomaterials Division (BBD) utilizes an automated cryogenic storage system to support its mission in standard reference material production and regenerative medicine research. The system stores critical biological materials including pancreatic tumor and non-cancer cell lines (for the Genome in a Bottle Consortium) and CD19 CAR Jurkat cell lines (for the Regenerative Medicine Program). A service contract is required to ensure continuous, reliable operation and to maintain the instrument-s warranty.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Azenta Life Sciences, Inc located in Burlington, MA for maintenance of this equipment.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
Azenta Life Sciences has provided documentation stating that their service group is currently the only organization qualified and authorized to provide service and maintenance for the CryoArc line of automated freezers. This equipment requires specialized knowledge, proprietary tools, and training that is not currently available to any other service providers. Due to the technical complexity and unique specifications of the CryoArc product family, any attempt at servicing by unauthorized personnel could result in equipment damage, operational downtime, and voiding of the warranty.
NAICS code for this requirement will be 811210- Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a small business size of $34.0M.
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competiti... - Documents:
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The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for CryoArc line of automated freezers maintenance service. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 120351437 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-06-19.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
