Scientific Equipment Maintenance for the Tecan LiHa Robot (SN 510000006)

Federal · Department of Health and Human Services · National Institutes of HealthDue Monday, October 19, 2026

Client: Department of Health and Human Services · National Institutes of Health
RFP Number: —
Posted: 10/11/2026
Category: US Federal
Budget: —
NAICS: 811210
Set-aside: No Set aside used
Contact: John Burton
Email: burtonjo@mail.nih.gov

Description

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The Laboratory of Neurogenetics requires preventative maintenance and emergency repair service for its Tecan LiHa robot system (SN 510000006), which processes array chips for DNA analysis. The requested scope includes one planned preventative maintenance visit and as-needed emergency repair coverage. The awarded company must provide full coverage for parts, labor, and travel, with an average onsite response time of two business days for unexpected breakdowns. Additionally, the contractor must replace reagents rendered useless by hardware failures, supply free hardware and software updates, and grant users access to remote technical support, on-site applications support, and advanced training discounts. The provided text contains no details regarding eligible applicants, submission methods, deadlines, evaluation criteria, contract terms, or budget.

Key solicitation details

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The Laboratory of Neurogenetics is seeking preventative maintenance and emergency repair service for the Tecan LiHa robot system (SN 510000006). The vendor will provide scheduled maintenance, as-needed repairs, and support services to ensure the equipment operates properly for genetic analyses. Eligibility details are not specified in the solicitation documents.

Issued by: Laboratory of Neurogenetics

Scope of work

One preventative maintenance visit arranged at a convenient time
Full coverage for parts, labor, and travel for unexpected breakdowns
Onsite response time of 2 business days on average for breakdowns
Replacement of all reagents rendered useless due to hardware failures
Hardware and software updates provided at no additional cost
Remote technical support and on-site applications support
Discounts on advanced training as needed

Official SAM.gov notice

Solicitation number: 75N98027Q00004
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Buying office: National Institutes of Health › National Institutes of Health Olao
Notice type: Presolicitation
Responses due: Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
Posted on SAM.gov: Oct 9, 2026
NAICS: 811210 · Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Product/service code: J066
Set-aside: No Set aside used
Place of performance: Bethesda, MD, 20892
Contracting contact: John Burton
burtonjo@mail.nih.gov

Read the official notice description

Requirements: The Laboratory of Neurogenetics conducts genetic analyses of DNA samples to determine the genetic contribution to various mental health conditions including alcohol use disorders. One method of DNA analysis uses array chips to interrogate multiple SNPs at the same time. The array chips are most efficiently processed using a Tecan LiHa robot. The purpose of this contract is to obtain preventative maintenance and emergency repair service when needed for the Tecan LiHa robot system. Provide 1 preventative maintenance visit (arranged with Laboratory personnel at a time convenient to both) to ensure that the LiHa robot is working properly. The company will provide the following on an as needed basis: Full coverage for parts, labor and travel for unexpected breakdowns of the LiHa system giving assurance against unexpected costly repairs. The company will have an onsite response time of 2 business days (on average) The company will all replace reagents that were rendered useless due to hardware failures of the LiHa system. Hardware and software updates to the LiHA system will be provided at no additional cost. LiHa systems users will have access to remote technical support, on-site applications support and discounts on advanced training as needed.

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