Provide Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Software/Firmware Update Services
ID: 12505B24Q0038Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4d36f38dfed34addb249a8b40941196b/view
Timeline
    Description

    Solicitation from the Department of Agriculture, Department of the Agricultural Research Service is seeking preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and software/firmware update services for equipment and laboratory instruments. The services are in accordance with the provided Statement of Work (SOW). The place of performance is in West Lafayette, IN, with a zip code of 47907, in the United States. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The government intends to make an award that includes a base and four option years, subject to the availability of funds. Interested parties must submit their quotes in writing, including all required documentation, by January 22, 2024. For more details, refer to the solicitation number 12505B24Q0038 or the title "Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Repairs, and Software/Firmware Update Services".

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aaron Dimeo
    aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    Sol 12505B24Q0038 SF1449.pdf
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