# Scientific Equipment Maintenance for the Tecan LiHa Robot (SN 510000006) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/75n98027q00004 - Solicitation number: 75N98027Q00004 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Awarded to Illumina, Inc. - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: National Institutes of Health - Contracting office: National Institutes of Health Olao (75N980) - NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance - Product or service code: J066 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment - Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland - County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031 - City: Bethesda. https://abierto.us/cities/bethesda-md-2407125 - First posted: October 9, 2026 - Last posted: October 9, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2a1f6966f0174161876e334d6a0942db/view ## 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. ## Attachments - [Requirement 47.docx](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/3966d9ae5744439e94f30c416016429c/download) ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Illumina, Inc. (UEI KMW3CRWNAAF3) - Contract: 75N98027P00021, purchase order - Obligated: $25,841.00 - Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number 75N98027Q00004 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 75N980 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_75N98027P00021_7529_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Open now in the same industry 53 open in NAICS 811210. - Preventative Maintenance and Service Support for Miltenyi Biotec CliniMACS Plus Instruments (27-000190), due November 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/27000190 - Preventative Maintenance and Service Support for Thermo Fisher Scientific HERA VIOS 160i CO2 and VIOS 250i CO2 Incubators (27-000282), due November 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/27000282 - Preventative Maintenance and FullCare Service Support for Cytiva Sepax C-PRO Cell Separation Systems (27-000245), due November 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/27000245 ## Publications - October 9, 2026: Presolicitation, due October 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 2a1f6966f0174161876e334d6a0942db. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2a1f6966f0174161876e334d6a0942db/view ## Points of contact - John Burton, burtonjo@mail.nih.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/75n98027q00004.