Thermo Scientific Microtome Maintenance
ID: PANHCA-24-P-0000_007798Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M USA HCAJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, 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/b2674698c8564d19a41279f427555879/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Health Contracting Activity, is seeking qualified businesses to provide maintenance services for Thermo Scientific microtomes and tissue processors at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas. The procurement includes both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs, with a requirement for technicians to be OEM-certified and trained within the last 24 months. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of laboratory equipment used in medical readiness activities. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant business information to Contract Specialist Robert Knight at robert.h.knight.civ@health.mil by 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 18, 2024, as this is a Sources Sought Notice and not a formal solicitation.

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