SS25-14 Industrial Shredder Maintenance & Repair Services
ID: SS25-14Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (J036)

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https://sam.gov/opp/597c2e4dfc07445baa31565d9d7d19a8/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance and repair services for its Komar Hard Drive Shredder and Komar Auger Compactor located at the Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of delivering preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency response, and parts supply, which are essential for secure and compliant waste disposal operations. This Sources Sought Notice emphasizes NIST's commitment to efficient operations and regulatory adherence while engaging with potential service providers in the market. Interested parties must submit their responses by March 7, 2025, to Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov, and should note that this notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee future contract opportunities.

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    Tony Schmidt
    tony.schmidt@nist.gov
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    SS25-14 Sources Sought Notice SAM 2025 02 18.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking market research responses regarding the maintenance and repair of its Komar Hard Drive Shredder and Komar Auger Compactor at the Gaithersburg, MD Campus. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify qualified contractors capable of performing these services, which include preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency response, and parts supply, all crucial for secure and compliant waste disposal operations. The anticipated contract may have a base period of one year, with four optional one-year extensions and a potential six-month extension. Interested contractors must provide detailed responses, including company information, business classifications, relevant work experience, and the ability to self-perform certain tasks. The deadline for submissions is March 7, 2025, and parties are encouraged to submit electronically. NIST clarifies that this notice is purely for planning purposes and does not guarantee future contract opportunities, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals. This initiative underlines NIST's commitment to efficient operations and adherence to disposal regulations while fostering engagement with potential service providers in the market.
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