JEOL JNM 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer Warranty
ID: FA700025Q0052Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7000 10 CONS LGCUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5154367b11a2440e98d648eb2c663970/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a preventive maintenance service warranty agreement for the JEOL JNM 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer. This contract will be awarded to JEOL USA Inc., the original manufacturer, as they do not allow third-party warranties, making them the only responsible source for this service. The warranty is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of the NMR spectrometer, which is essential for various analytical applications within the academy. Interested parties may submit capability statements by April 17, 2025, to demonstrate that competition could be beneficial for the government, with the contract period set from September 13, 2025, to September 12, 2030. For further inquiries, contact Ronald Wilson at ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil or Mikayla Brandt at mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil.

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    ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil
    Mikayla Brandt
    mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil
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    The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a preventive maintenance service warranty agreement for the JEOL JNM 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer. This contract will be awarded to JEOL USA Inc., the original manufacturer, deemed the only responsible source since they do not permit third-party warranties. The contracting office, located in Colorado, intends to finalize this non-competitive contract by August 14, 2025, covering a period from September 13, 2025, to September 12, 2030. Interested parties may submit capability statements by April 17, 2025, to show that competition could be advantageous for the government. A solicitation will not be posted, and no bids should be submitted at this time. The document includes specific points of contact for inquiries, outlines the necessary qualifications for vendors, and provides guidance for addressing concerns through a designated ombudsman. This notice adheres to FAR regulations concerning contract actions and the established authority for sole source contracts under U.S. law.
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