Cannon Viscometer Maintenance
ID: PANMCC-24-P-0000-018459Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-YUMA PROV GRDYUMA PROVING GROUND, AZ, 85365-9498, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/28cabfdbf91640508b633435fcc2eaaa/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance services for three Cannon viscometers located at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The procurement aims to establish a maintenance contract that includes annual preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and the provision of calibration standards for the Cannon Mini QV-X and Mini AV-X viscometers. This equipment is critical for laboratory operations supporting military testing activities, and the contractor must adhere to strict quality assurance and performance standards as outlined in the Performance Work Statement. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this Sources Sought notice by providing their capabilities and relevant information to the primary contact, Damon McLaughlin, at damon.j.mclaughlin.civ@army.mil by the specified deadline, as the government will not accept unsolicited proposals at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Damon McLaughlin
    (928) 328-6285
    damon.j.mclaughlin.civ@army.mil
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    PWS Cannon Inst Co.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal service contract for maintenance and repair of Cannon Instrument Company equipment at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), Arizona. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials to perform annual preventative maintenance and on-demand repairs for three specific viscometers. Key obligations include an annual maintenance visit, one emergency repair for each instrument upon request by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and the provision of necessary calibration standards. The PWS emphasizes quality assurance, requiring adherence to specific performance standards and the submission of calibration and repair reports. The contractor must ensure all work is performed to manufacturer specifications, with non-compliance leading to corrective actions. Additionally, the document contains security guidelines, operating hours, and training requirements, including Anti-Terrorism training for contractor personnel. It is essential for the contractor to maintain the confidentiality of government-related information and comply with safety and environmental regulations. Overall, this agreement aims to ensure functional and reliable performance of critical laboratory equipment, facilitating ongoing operational support for military testing activities.
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