Cyrostat Maintenance
ID: N0017323P3114Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8b7e8a2c8d9d419b96c7b795603038a8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory, is seeking to award a sole source contract for the maintenance of cryostats to Montana Instruments. This procurement is justified as a sole source due to the specialized nature of the equipment and the expertise required for its maintenance and repair. The cryostats are critical for various research applications within the laboratory, ensuring the integrity and functionality of sensitive instruments. Interested parties can reach out to Candice Tawiah at candice.tawiah@nrl.navy.mil or by phone at 202-875-0091 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Candice Tawiah
    (202) 875-0091
    candice.tawiah@nrl.navy.mil
    Files
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    SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION - MONTANA_redacted.pdf
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    Cyrostat Maintenance
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