MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THERMO ELECTRON CORP QEHF-LC EQUIPMENT
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-2243700Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, 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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https://sam.gov/opp/2d67ee1f482b4f908fa756536a8e8855/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking qualified vendors to provide maintenance services for Thermo Electron Corp Q-EHF-LC equipment. The procurement aims to secure maintenance agreements for critical mass spectrometry systems essential for ongoing research efforts, ensuring accurate data collection and system functionality. This maintenance is vital for the analysis of irreplaceable samples, and the selected contractor must be certified by Thermo Fisher Scientific as a service provider. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, and can contact Mildred Moss or Tonia Alexander for further information.

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