Equipment Maintenance for Sony ID7000 Spectral Flow Cytometer

This is a combined for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 75N98026Q00042-RFQ is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Equipment Maintenance Service Contract for Sony ID7000 Spectral Flow Cytometer. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. 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 (OMAS), (OA), on behalf of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), intends to negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name justification), to Sony Biotechnology Inc., 1730 North 1st Street, 2NW, San Jose, CA 95112, for equipment maintenance services for the Sony ID7000 Spectral Flow Cytometer. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial product or commercial service and is conducted pursuant to FAR 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. Sony Biotechnology Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the Sony ID7000 Spectral Flow Cytometer. No other repair service has access to the proprietary parts used in this instrument. Only Sony Biotechnology Inc. possesses the proprietary components, technical knowledge, and manufacturer authorization necessary to repair or maintain the Sony ID7000. No alternative sources capable of meeting the Government’s minimum

requirements were identified, and no other authorized providers possess the required technical expertise or access to manufacturer-specific resources. Specialized knowledge and manufacturer authorization are essential to fulfill this requirement. Sony Biotechnology Inc. is the only recommended and authorized provider for maintenance of the Sony ID7000. As the original manufacturer, it is uniquely qualified to ensure compliance with manufacturer

requirements and operational standards. (ii) This requirement is for the following line items: CLIN 1 - Maintenance services NCI’s SONY , Serial # 2803036,

Period of Performance: 03/02/2026-03/01/2027.

• (iii) For further descriptions and details about the maintenance services to be acquired, see Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (SOW).
• (iv) The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated

period of performance is 03/02/2026- 03/01/2027. (v) 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