Chromatography Equipment PM and Repair
ID: 75N96025Q00004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, 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/a3ed8c2ec5c24a9d813c6b526588ca70/view
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    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking to negotiate a sole-source contract with Waters Technologies Corporation for the full-service preventative maintenance and repair of its chromatography equipment. This contract will include emergency visit coverage with a 72-hour response time and will utilize proprietary parts to ensure the safety and reliability of laboratory operations. The maintenance services are critical for the ongoing research activities at NIEHS, and the contract is expected to span 12 months with three optional 12-month extensions, commencing on January 1, 2025, and concluding on December 31, 2028. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements by November 21, 2024, and can contact Safa Shleiwet at safa.shleiwet@nih.gov for further information.

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    Safa Shleiwet
    safa.shleiwet@nih.gov
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    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Waters Technologies Corporation for full-service preventative maintenance and repair of its chromatography equipment. This includes emergency visit coverage with a 72-hour response time, utilizing proprietary parts essential to maintain the safety and reliability of operations. The proposed contract spans 12 months with three optional 12-month extensions, beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2028. The document emphasizes the unique nature of the equipment, which restricts service to Waters Technologies only, due to safety concerns and the risk of costly equipment damage if non-standard parts are used. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements by November 21, 2024. This notice serves as an intent declaration rather than a solicitation, aiming to ensure the highest quality of maintenance for critical laboratory instruments vital to NIEHS research activities.
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