Calibration/Maintenance of Accelerated Solvent Extractors (ASE)
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/b1010f3be0d54366abbc80d5a95e6be8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide a full coverage service agreement for two Accelerated Solvent Extractors (ASE) to support the verification testing and development of the vector protective textiles program. The contractor will be responsible for preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on the ASE 350 models, ensuring they remain operational for accurate and repeatable extractions critical to the program's success. Interested parties must demonstrate expertise in laboratory instrumentation maintenance and repair, with responses due by 12:00 pm EST on September 20, 2024, directed to Chris Welsh via email at richard.c.welsh2.civ@army.mil. This opportunity is not a request for proposals, and no solicitation document will be available.

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