Bid guide
How to bid on ChemoMetec NC-202 instrument maintenance for NIH
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, needs annual preventative maintenance and service support for seventeen ChemoMetec NC-202 instruments. These instruments are used in FDA-regulated cell therapy manufacturing operations.
The required services include calibration, software updates, inspections, troubleshooting, repair support, replacement of proprietary service parts, and technical support. This work is crucial to maintain compliance with FDA current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements and ensure uninterrupted patient care.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on August 04, 2026. The deadline for submitting capability statements is August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
At the deadline, the government will evaluate all received capability statements. However, the NIH intends to award a sole-source contract to ChemoMetec, Inc. The determination not to compete this requirement remains solely within the government's discretion.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily for businesses that can provide specialized maintenance and repair services for ChemoMetec NC-202 instruments. The NIH has identified this as a sole-source requirement due to the proprietary nature of the instruments, tools, software, and expertise needed.
The relevant NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and the Product Service Code is J066, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. Firms with proven experience and authorization to service ChemoMetec equipment would be best suited to respond.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit a written capability statement. This statement should clearly explain how your firm can satisfy the government's requirement for preventative maintenance and service support for the ChemoMetec NC-202 instruments.
Your submission must reference POTS 26-007432. Capability statements must be submitted electronically by the deadline. The point of contact for this solicitation is Shasheshe Goolsby, Team Leader, Hospital and Laboratory Support Division, Office of Acquisitions and Logistics Management, National Institutes of Health, via email at [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an intended sole-source award, a strong capability statement can demonstrate your firm's expertise. Focus on clearly articulating your ability to meet all aspects of the requirement, including preventative maintenance, calibration, software updates, inspections, troubleshooting, repair support, and access to proprietary parts and technical support.
Highlight any specific experience your company has with ChemoMetec NC-202 instruments or similar FDA-regulated laboratory equipment. Emphasize your understanding of cGMP requirements and how your services would ensure validated operating conditions and uninterrupted patient care. Provide concrete examples or certifications that validate your firm's qualifications and authorization to perform such specialized services.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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