Preventative Maintenance Services for an Aqualynx and an Evoqua Water Tech
ID: 12505B24Q0090Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Solicitation from the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service is seeking Preventative Maintenance Services for an Aqualynx and an Evoqua Water Tech in Ames, IA. The services are needed for the maintenance and repair of equipment, specifically instruments and laboratory equipment. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and the government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract with a base and four option years. Interested parties must submit written quotes and required documentation by March 18, 2024. For more details, refer to the provided attachments/links.

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