Loren Data's SAM Daily™

SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 17, 2022 SAM #7565
SPECIAL NOTICE

J -- 3500 Genetic Analyzer

Notice Date

8/15/2022 12:37:14 PM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

325414 — Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
 

ZIP Code

20892
 

Solicitation Number

NIH-SS-6392999
 

Response Due

8/19/2022 6:00:00 AM
 

Point of Contact

Ryan Alexander
 

E-Mail Address

ryan.alexander@nih.gov
(ryan.alexander@nih.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

8AN 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
 

Description

eyeGENE� currently uses an Applied Biosystems (a Life Technologies company) 3500 genetic analyzer to perform STR marker analysis, which is an important quality assurance measure. eyeGENE� is a clinical laboratory and must follow the rules established by CLIA, one of which states that that any equipment used for a clinical procedure must have a service contract that includes an annual planned maintenance (PM) procedure. eyeGENE� must therefore purchase a service contract that includes a PM to comply with CLIA regulations. eyeGENE� previously purchased a one-year service agreement from Life Technologies/Applied Biosystems (PO# HHSN30100024). Life Technologies/Applied Biosystems (AB) does not authorize any third-party service provider to perform maintenance and repair on AB instruments, which includes the AB 3500 genetic analyzer used by eyeGENE�. To comply with our service contract agreement, the required parts and supplies must be obtained from and serviced by a certified AB technician who has been trained in the maintenance of this complex instrument. This will ensure the continued progress of our research, e.g., service can be expedited if a breakdown occurs. No other company would be able to provide the necessary service required by CLIA for this machine.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/c9debb4d40724f19806ea19c12f55ceb/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA

Zip Code: 20892

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06426579-F 20220817/220815230123 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

---

| FSG Index  |  This Issue's Index  |  Today's SAM Daily Index Page |