Repair of and preventative maintenance of Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
ID: NOI_CDRH-2024-124786Type: Special Notice
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0af0325bbc674bdd8a6aa3cc8ee8c722/view
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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price purchase order to Waters Technologies Corporation for the repair and preventative maintenance of a Waters Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) System. This procurement includes a 12-month base period with two additional 12-month options, as Waters is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only source with the necessary factory-trained technicians and access to OEM parts and proprietary software required for servicing the GPC System. The maintenance of this critical laboratory equipment is essential for the FDA's operations, ensuring compliance and functionality in their analytical processes. Interested parties capable of meeting these requirements must submit their responses, including specific business information, to the primary contact, Iris Johnson, by 12:00 PM EST on September 13, 2024, and must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered.

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    The FDA Office of Acquisitions and Grant Services intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price order to Waters Technologies Corporation for repair and maintenance of a Waters Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) System. The order includes a 12-month base period with two additional option periods. Waters is identified as the sole supplier with factory-trained technicians, access to OEM parts, and proprietary software necessary for servicing the GPC System, justifying the sole-source decision under FAR regulations. The notice invites responses from other interested parties capable of meeting these requirements, with a deadline for submission by September 13, 2024. Responses must provide specific business information and confirm registration in the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov). This notification primarily serves as a precursor to understanding if a competitive procurement is viable, ensuring compliance and operational capacity for critical FDA equipment maintenance.
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