NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A LIMITED SOURCE AWARD CONTRACT TO AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. OR AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC AUTHORIZED RESELLERS FOR LABORATORY INSTRUMENTS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPORT SERVICES
ID: HQ003424SS1202Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8a2a1b079cdf4480a1d83cea29a2e4b8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, intends to issue a Limited Source Award contract to Agilent Technologies Inc. or its authorized resellers for Laboratory Instruments Maintenance and Repair Support Services. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure the reliability and performance of laboratory equipment used by the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA), which plays a crucial role in the recovery of remains of fallen service members. The awarded contract will cover preventive maintenance, repair services, technical support, and software updates for specific Agilent laboratory instruments, with a contract period of twelve months and two optional twelve-month extensions, potentially lasting from January 21, 2025, to January 20, 2028. Interested parties may contact Rashida D. Webb at rashida.d.webb.civ@mail.mil or Jeanelle Joseph at jeanelle.joseph.civ@mail.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rashida D. Webb
    rashida.d.webb.civ@mail.mil
    JEANELLE JOSEPH
    jeanelle.joseph.civ@mail.mil
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    NOI for Limited Source Award.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DoD) plans to issue a Limited Source Award contract to Agilent Technologies Inc. or its authorized resellers for Laboratory Instruments Maintenance and Repair Support Services. The contract’s primary aim is to ensure the reliability and performance of equipment for the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency (DPAA), which is vital for recovering remains of fallen service members. Services included in the awarded contract will encompass preventive maintenance, repair services, technical support, and software updates for specific Agilent laboratory instruments. The contract period spans twelve months, with two optional twelve-month extensions, totaling a potential duration from January 21, 2025, to January 20, 2028. The government emphasizes that the procurement will adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, citing the unique qualifications of Agilent technologies. This notice is not a solicitation but invites responses to determine interest and capabilities for possibly conducting a competitive procurement. The primary NAICS code relevant to this procurement is 532490, indicating it relates to Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing.
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