Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for the VarioMill Micro-Milling Machine
ID: SHOPPR25000868Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONDIVISION 1800QUANTICO, VA, 22135, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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  1. 1
    Posted Dec 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 8, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to award a sole-source contract for preventative maintenance services for the VarioMill micro-milling machine, manufactured by VarioScale, Inc. This contract will cover a one-year service plan, as the FBI's Operational Technology Division requires specialized maintenance that only the manufacturer can provide due to proprietary rights over the necessary service documentation and calibration software. The VarioMill machine is critical for the FBI's digital forensics and analytics operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in their technical investigations. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 10:00 AM (EST) on January 8, 2025, via email to Bryan Lane at bvlane@fbi.gov, including their DUNS, CAGE Code, UEI number, and business size, as the government will consider responses solely to determine if competitive procurement is warranted.

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