Jefferson Laboratories On-Site Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Repair, and Fabrication Services
ID: 75F40125SSN126822Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, 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/31ff5264a316477581e15726510e0df1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking small businesses capable of providing on-site laboratory equipment maintenance, repair, and fabrication services for the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) located in Jefferson, Arkansas. The procurement aims to ensure the operational readiness of critical scientific equipment essential for ongoing research and testing, with the contract expected to span a base year plus four optional years. Interested vendors are required to submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications and relevant experience by March 24, 2025, and should refrain from including proprietary information. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Suzanne Martella at suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov or by phone at 870-543-7540.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Suzanne Martella
    (870) 543-7540
    (870) 543-7990
    suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Attachment 1 - DRAFT PWS w-Appendices.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for on-site laboratory equipment maintenance, repair, and fabrication services at the Jefferson Laboratories, part of the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) under the FDA. These services are essential to ensure that critical scientific equipment remains operational for research and testing purposes. The contractor must have trained personnel and adhere to established procedures and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting repairs, preventive maintenance, and the fabrication of prototype instruments, as well as maintaining detailed records of work performed through an automated tracking system. The government will provide necessary facilities and support, but the contractor is responsible for managing tasks and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Deliverables include monthly progress reports and a planned phase-out strategy at contract completion. The PWS reflects the federal initiative to uphold public health research integrity and operational efficiency at the NCTR.
    SSN 75F40125SSN126822.pdf
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking information from small businesses capable of providing equipment maintenance, repair, and fabrication services for the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas. This Sources Sought announcement is aimed at gauging market interest and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing their qualifications, relevant experience, and business information by March 24, 2025. The required services are essential for maintaining critical scientific equipment used in ongoing research and testing at NCTR. The contract would span a base year plus four optional years, with performance primarily at the Jefferson Laboratories. Interested vendors should adhere to the guidelines provided and are discouraged from submitting proprietary or sensitive information. This inquiry underscores the FDA's commitment to ensuring operational readiness in its research facilities while prioritizing small business participation.
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