Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance System Maintenance & Repair
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/a65855e11f8041c2b9a6fd4c9fdffcbf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to award a sole source contract for the maintenance and repair of Bruker Biospin Analytical Systems and Parts. This procurement is essential for ensuring the operational efficiency of the Edgewood Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, which relies on these specialized systems for its analytical capabilities. The Government plans to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Bruker Biospin Corp, with a response deadline for interested parties set for 8:00 am EST on September 20, 2024. For inquiries, contact Julius Wood at julius.a.wood.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Julius Wood
    julius.a.wood.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    JA FAR Part 6 (2)_Redacted.pdf
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