Nicolet iS50 Maintenance
ID: FA822726Q3002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8227 AFSC OL H PZIMHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c4cfc67968e74bc588a964c83e377489/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor for the maintenance and repair of the Nicolet iS50 laboratory analytical instrument located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This procurement involves a full-service maintenance and support plan, which is designated as a single-source acquisition to Thermo Electron North America LLC, the sole manufacturer and service provider for this equipment. The contract will cover a base year and four one-year options, with a performance period from February 6, 2026, to February 5, 2031, and requires compliance with various federal regulations, including labor standards and cybersecurity measures. Interested parties must submit their offers by 1500 MT on December 15, 2025, via email to the primary contact, Nichole Saucedo, at nichole.saucedo@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nichole Saucedo
    nichole.saucedo@us.af.mil
    Lauren Reigenborn
    lauren.reigenborn@us.af.mil
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    14771 CDRL A001.pdf
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    14771 Nicolet Follow-on PWS.pdf
    The Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for maintaining materials properties testing equipment, specifically the Nicolet iS50, at Hill Air Force Base. This equipment is crucial for testing hazardous waste disposals. The contractor must provide full-service maintenance, repair, and support to OEM standards, using new, original parts. Key services include one annual preventive maintenance visit, on-site service within 72 hours for necessary repairs, and submission of maintenance and repair reports within five business days. The PWS details performance objectives, quality assurance measures, security protocols, and general information regarding hours of operation, environmental controls, safety, and training. All contractor personnel must be clearly identified and comply with various security and safety regulations, including OPSEC, CUI handling, and anti-terrorism training. The document also addresses proper handling of government property, utility conservation, spill notification, and adherence to safety programs and environmental laws. The government retains unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under the contract.
    14771 Nicolet SSJ REDACTED.pdf
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    Hill AFB 22258350 Sole Source letter.pdf
    Thermo Fisher Scientific issued a sole source letter on September 24, 2025, to Michael G. Vine at Hill AFB, concerning support plan quotation #22258350 for a Nicolet iS50 instrument (s/n AUP2410264). The letter states that Thermo Fisher Scientific companies are the sole instrument manufacturer and service provider for Thermo Scientific laboratory equipment, including proprietary parts, training, technical support, field service, and software. Thermo Electron North America LLC, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is the legal entity distributing these instruments. The company asserts proprietary rights to the design and software of the Nicolet iS50 and its peripherals, making them the only source for performance-verified components, spare parts, software, technical support, upgrades, and engineering resources. Their Field Service Engineers are factory-trained and ISO-certified. The support plan prices are consistent with those charged to other customers with similar instrument models, age, configuration, and contract types.
    Nicolet Synopsis Solicitation.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC), Hill Air Force Base Utah, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA8227-26-Q-3002) for a Nicolet iS50 Essential Service Plan. This single-source acquisition targets Thermo Electron North America LLC for a full-service maintenance, repair, and support plan for the Nicolet iS50 laboratory analytical instrument located at Hill AFB. The requirement includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, spanning from February 6, 2026, to February 5, 2031. Offers are due by 1500 MT on December 15, 2025, via email. Evaluation will consider price and technical capability, with specific FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated, including those related to small business, labor standards, and cybersecurity. An ombudsman is available for offeror concerns.
    SCA-WD 2015-5483 rev 27.pdf
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5483, Revision No. 27, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in Davis, Morgan, and Weber Counties, Utah. It details compliance requirements for Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts awarded before and after January 30, 2022, respectively, emphasizing annual adjustments. The document lists wage rates for various occupations across numerous categories, including administrative, automotive, health, information technology, and maintenance. It also specifies fringe benefits such as health and welfare (including a separate rate for EO 13706 paid sick leave), paid vacation, and twelve annual paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees' exemptions and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Additionally, it defines hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowance requirements, and the conformance process for unlisted job classifications.
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