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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting services under NAICS code 811210, which covers Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. This NAICS classification typically includes repair, maintenance, and calibration services for scientific, medical, laboratory, and electronic instruments—work highly relevant to NIH's biomedical research mission.
The notice is published as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning it both announces the requirement and serves as the actual solicitation document for offerors. The NIH, through its Office of Laboratory Animal Operations (OLAO), likely requires specialized equipment maintenance to support its research infrastructure. See the solicitation for the specific equipment types, service levels, and performance requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Health and Human Services, Department of; National Institutes of Health; National Institutes of Health OLAO |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 75N98027Q00019 |
| NAICS | 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) |
| Set-aside | None specified (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This procurement is open to all qualified businesses with no small business set-aside indicated. Small businesses may still compete, but they will face competition from large firms unless a subcontracting plan or other small business participation mechanism applies.
To bid, your firm should:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration maintained through contract performance
- Hold appropriate NAICS 811210 size standards (500 employees for this code) if claiming small business status for other purposes
- Possess relevant technical capabilities in electronic and precision equipment repair, including any manufacturer certifications or specialized training the solicitation requires
- Meet any security clearance, facility, or personnel qualification requirements specified in the full document
Firms with experience servicing laboratory, medical, or research equipment—particularly in government or academic research settings—should evaluate whether their past performance aligns with NIH's likely needs.
How to put together a competitive bid
For equipment maintenance and repair contracts, evaluators typically scrutinize technical approach, personnel qualifications, and past performance most heavily.
Technical proposal: Detail your diagnostic capabilities, repair turnaround procedures, and availability of service technicians. Specify whether you provide on-site, depot, or hybrid service models. If the solicitation covers preventive maintenance, describe your scheduling methodology and how you minimize equipment downtime for critical research operations.
Personnel: Identify technicians by certification level (e.g., OEM-authorized, ISO 17025, specific manufacturer training). Highlight any experience with equipment brands commonly used in NIH laboratories.
Past performance: Prioritize contracts for similar biomedical, scientific, or federal research equipment. Quantify outcomes where possible—mean time to repair, uptime percentages, customer satisfaction ratings.
Pricing: Maintenance contracts often use hourly labor rates, fixed prices per repair event, or annual service agreements. See the solicitation for the required pricing structure and any cost realism analysis parameters.
Quality assurance: Describe your calibration traceability to NIST standards, documentation practices, and compliance with any Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or regulatory requirements.
Next steps
- Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov by searching solicitation number 75N98027Q00019
- Confirm place of performance and specific equipment or facility requirements, which are not included in the metadata
- Note the firm deadline: November 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions will not be considered
- Register or verify SAM.gov registration status immediately if not currently active
- Submit questions or requests for clarification through the contact method specified in the full solicitation, allowing adequate time before the deadline
View the official notice on SAM.gov →