Renew Service contract of critical instrument
ID: N00173-25-Q-1301216147Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, 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/8aff0341ebaf4f3cb5203e46748801f6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract to TA Instruments Waters LLC for the renewal of a service contract related to a critical instrument. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 811210, which pertains to Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and is essential for maintaining the operational capabilities of the laboratory's equipment. The contract will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to fulfill this requirement by the closing date of January 20, 2025, at 0800 hours. For further inquiries, interested vendors may contact James Buie at james.buie@nrl.navy.mil or by phone at 202-923-1553.

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    James Buie
    (202) 923-1553
    james.buie@nrl.navy.mil
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