Notice of Intent to Sole Source - AB SCIEX Instrument Maintenance
ID: PANDHA-25-P-0000-010630Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, intends to procure sole-source maintenance and repair services for AB SCIEX laboratory equipment utilized by the Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen. The objective of this procurement is to ensure the operational integrity of equipment critical for environmental health assessments and medical surveillance, which play a vital role in safeguarding military personnel by analyzing pollutants in water sources. Interested organizations are required to submit a capabilities statement demonstrating relevant experience and technical skills, with the contract expected to be a Firm Fixed Price agreement under NAICS code 811210. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Benjamin Marcus at Benjamin.t.marcus2.civ@health.mil or Jesse Nisley at jesse.d.nisley.civ@health.mil.

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    The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to procure sole-source maintenance and repair services for AB SCIEX laboratory equipment used by the Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen (DCPH-A). This equipment is essential for environmental health assessments and medical surveillance, impacting the safety of military personnel by analyzing pollutants in various water sources. Interested organizations must provide a capabilities statement detailing their relevant experience, technical skills, and organizational structure. The expected contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement under NAICS 811210. Respondents are required to demonstrate their capacity to manage similar tasks, engage in subcontracting if necessary, and adhere to specific safeguarding requirements. All submissions must be electronically submitted in specified formats, ensuring confidentiality of proprietary information. This notice emphasizes the role of the selected vendor in sustaining crucial laboratory functions supporting mission readiness within the army.
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