Notice of Intent for Laboratory Casework System

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

NOI-NIAID-25-2250915

NAICS – 337127

This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with INNOVATIVE LABORATORY SYSTEMS for:

Casework which includes modular, durable, and customizable laboratory furniture designed to meet NIH Design Requirements Manual (DRM) specifications and biosafety standards. The casework must integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and meet the following specifications:

The contractor shall provide:

1. Delivery and installation services to ensure proper placement and integration with existing infrastructure.

2. Maintenance support, including access to spare parts, troubleshooting assistance, and technical support during normal business hours.

3. Detailed product documentation and training materials to assist laboratory staff with casework operation and maintenance. Training materials may be tailored to suit the specific needs of NIH laboratories.

Delivery /Installation Location: Hamilton, MT 59840

The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources that could provide comparable services may submit a capability statement. All required documents must be submitted via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) website at https://esass.nih.gov by December 30, 2024 10:00 am. All vendors must register in the eSASS system to submit their documentation. Instructions on how to register /submit documents are included on the website. All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Material and Durability: Heavy-duty construction using stainless steel and chemically resistant finishes to withstand the rigors of a research environment.

Modularity and Customization: Configurable designs that accommodate evolving research needs and ensure compliance with laboratory layouts and safety protocols.