Sources Sought - Maintenance and Repair for X-Ray Equipment
ID: PANAPG-25-P-006046Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DIRABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005-3013, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9986ce2eb50842a597612178f870a512/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command, is seeking sources for maintenance and repair services for low-energy X-ray equipment at the Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland. The procurement aims to secure non-personal service contracts that include biannual preventative maintenance, annual servicing of an X-ray processor, emergency repair visits, and unlimited telephone support for the equipment used in testing body armor and ammunition. This equipment is critical for ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards at the Test Center. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant information to Christine Orr at christine.n.orr.civ@army.mil by March 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, as this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes and not a solicitation for proposals.

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    Christine Orr
    christine.n.orr.civ@army.mil
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    The document outlines a service contract for maintenance, repair, and technical support for X-ray equipment at the Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland. The non-personal services will focus on low-energy X-ray systems essential for testing body armor and ammunition. Key components include biannual preventative maintenance on two X-ray systems and annual servicing of an X-ray processor, with reports detailing equipment status. In addition, one emergency repair visit per year and unlimited telephone support for specified systems are included. The contract spans a base year (May 2025 - April 2026) with four optional years, but the financial details for the base year are yet to be determined. The scope emphasizes maintaining critical testing equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and compliance with safety standards at the Test Center. The contact for the service contract is the contracting officer representative, whose details are to be confirmed.
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