Procure VIC MS50 Helium Leak Detector Service Maintenance contract
ID: N00174-25-SIMACQ-R3-0028Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (3695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5b299ef7bd1c4741a19559d2b4041408/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a sole-source contract for the maintenance and calibration of up to six MS50 Wet Helium Leak Detectors to Vacuum Instruments Corporation, LLC. The contract will encompass preventative maintenance every six months, calibration services adhering to ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 and ISO 17025 standards, and emergency repair services, with the potential for one emergency visit annually. This initiative is critical for ensuring reliable detection maintenance, which is essential for operational efficiency at NSWC IHD. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by February 10, 2025, at 10 AM EST, and should direct inquiries to Natella Calliste at natella.k.calliste.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Natella Calliste
    natella.k.calliste.civ@us.navy.mil
    Nicole Coleman
    nicole.coleman@navy.mil
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    SOW_MS50 Helium Leak Detector_R36 v2 - revised.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has issued a Statement of Work for maintenance and calibration services for up to six MS50 Wet Helium Leak Detectors. The service contract spans one base year with four optional extension years, including one emergency visit annually. Key requirements include preventive maintenance every six months aligned with manufacturer schedules, calibration services to comply with ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 and ISO 17025 standards, and emergency repair services to address equipment failures promptly. The contractor must provide detailed maintenance reports and necessary parts such as filaments and gaskets as part of the service. Performance will take place at designated NSWC IHD buildings and communication will be managed by a designated technical point of contact. Overall, this initiative emphasizes reliable detection maintenance crucial for operational efficiency at NSWC IHD.
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