Service Contract for Bruker Biospec 70/30 MRI Magnet, Console, Cryocooler, Coils and Cryoprobe

NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION Title: Service Contract for Bruker Biospec 70/30 MRI Magnet, Console, Cryocooler, Coils and Cryoprobe (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q01074 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is for a commercial product or commercial service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services; and FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Acquisition and Logistics Management (OALM), on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to Bruker Biospin Corporation, 15 Fortune Drive, Billerica, MA 01821, USA to procure a service contract for NIA s Bruker Biospec 70/30 MRI Magnet, Console, Cryocooler, Coils and Cryoprobe. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial product or commercial service and is conducted pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial and FAR 13.501, Special Documentation Requirements, in accordance with 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(1)(iii) the justification (excluding brand-name) will be made available within 14 days after contract award or in the case of unusual and compelling urgency within 30 days after contract award. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01, with effective date 03/13/2026. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 811210 and the small business size standard is $34M. (v) Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall perform the following: The contractor shall provide telephone and E-mail support for troubleshooting magnet, cryocooler, console, coil and cryoprobe problems on the Biospec 70/30 MRI scanner (system ID 10244219). The contractor shall maintain an inventory of up-to-date console, magnet cryocooler system and cryoprobe cooling system (CCU) parts and replacement or loaner radio-frequency, gradient and shim coils for the Biospec 70/30 USR MRI scanner. All parts must contain the latest hardware configuration and firmware needed for compatibility with our scanner s electronic and software systems. In those situations where the MRI scanner is not operational, the contractor shall use overnight carrier services to ship repair parts and service equipment to the Government s work site (BRC, Baltimore MD) at the contractor s expense. After repairs are complete, the contractor shall pay for the return of service equipment and defective components to its facility. The contractor shall maintain a probe and coil repair facility and repair those NMR and MRI probes, resonators and coils specified in the contract that become defective. The contractor shall provide the following on-site preventive maintenance and remedial services to support the cryoprobe cooling unit (CCU): Replace CCU cold head and compressor adsorber per manufacturer s schedule or as needed to correct performance. Adjust pressure of ultrapure helium gas in compressor circuit as needed to maintain cold head and compressor operation within manufacturer s specified limits. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in the CCU cooling system, including the cold head, compressor and helium pressure lines. If compressor cannot be repaired on-site, contractor will replace compressor. The contractor shall provide the following preventive maintenance and remedial services to support the magnet and cryocooler system of the Biospec 70/30 MRI: Replace magnet cold head and compressor adsorber per manufacturer s schedule or as needed to correct performance. Adjust pressure of ultrapure helium gas in compressor circuit as needed to maintain cold head and compressor operation within limits specified by the magnet control unit (BMU). Supply liquid helium and refill the magnet cryostat as needed following service to the magnet cold head. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in the cryocooler system, including the cold head, compressor and helium pressure lines. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in the BMU and dual-loop heat exchanger (DLHE) cabinet. In the event of a magnet quench (loss of magnetic field), provide liquid helium, service tools and labor to cool down and re-energize magnet. All work must be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-certified, factory-trained technicians with an inventory of up-to-date replacement parts, test instruments and software. Contractor shall schedule Preventive Maintenance (PM) visits at a mutually agreeable time with the designated NIA Technical Point of Contact. (vi) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated period of performance is as follows: Base Year: September 5, 2026 September 4, 2027 Option Year 1: September 5, 2027 September 4, 2028 Option Year 2: September 5, 2028 September 4, 2029 Option Year 3: September 5, 2029 September 4, 2030 Option Year 4: September 5, 2030 September 4, 2031 (vii) The provision at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/caac-letters (End of provision) The following provisions apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Nov 2024) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.204-29, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION Feb 2025) CAAC_Letter_2025-01_Supplement-1.pdf and CAAC_Letter_2025-02_Supplement-1.pdf FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (July 1990). FAR 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification (May 2014) The clause at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/caac-letters (End of clause) The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-18, Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023). FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are attached in full text. Offerors MUST complete the provisions below and submit completed copies as separate documents with their proposal. FAR 52.204-24…