Preventive Maintenance Agreement for a NanoSight NS300
ID: 75F40125Q00006_SSNType: Sources Sought
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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/4b94aae2855e4787b21cd67eaa7bb1d9/view
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    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking qualified vendors for a Preventive Maintenance Agreement for a NanoSight NS300 and Hydro EV Accessory. The procurement aims to establish a contract that includes on-site preventive maintenance, unlimited corrective repairs, and services performed by OEM-certified engineers, adhering to Original Equipment Manufacturer specifications. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the reliability and performance of the FDA's laboratory equipment, which plays a vital role in regulatory and research activities. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications, including business information and past performance, by October 18, 2024, to Yolanda Rankin at yolanda.rankin@fda.hhs.gov or by phone at 214-253-4954. The contract will have a base period plus three one-year option periods, starting from November 8, 2024.

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    Yolanda Rankin
    (214) 253-4954
    yolanda.rankin@fda.hhs.gov
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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Sources Sought Announcement to identify small business sources for a Preventive Maintenance Agreement for the NanoSight NS300 and Hydro EV Accessory. The contract will include a base period plus three one-year option periods, starting from November 8, 2024. The FDA seeks on-site preventive maintenance, unlimited corrective repairs, and services adhering to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, with trained OEM-certified engineers. Vendors are required to submit qualifications, including business information, past performance, descriptive literature, and technical capabilities by October 18, 2024. Responses will aid the FDA in assessing the market for potential future procurements. Notably, the government is not obligated to award contracts based on this announcement, nor will it reimburse costs for information provided. The announcement underscores the FDA's commitment to ensuring high-quality maintenance of its technology.
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