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/cab0c3cfd73c4e0baff50189204d361f/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking quotes for a maintenance contract for Thermo Electron Corp Q-EHF-LC equipment, crucial for the Laboratory of Immune System Biology's research efforts. The procurement involves maintenance services for a high-demand mass spectrometer and associated laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate data collection and system functionality. This maintenance is vital to prevent delays in critical research, as the equipment is used for analyzing irreplaceable samples. Interested vendors must contact Mildred Moss at mildred.moss@nih.gov or Tonia Alexander at talexander@niaid.nih.gov for further details, with the solicitation number RFQ-NIAID-25-2243700 issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

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