Request for Information (RFI) - Agilent Services
ID: RFI_SMD_Agilent_Services2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

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

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/856e00d32b92438cb5a7a81c075ad415/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier, is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding maintenance and repair services for Agilent equipment utilized by the Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML). The procurement aims to secure comprehensive service contracts for three Agilent Microplate Washers and three Gas Chromatographs/Mass Spectrometers over a five-year period, focusing on preventative maintenance, timely repairs, and compliance with safety regulations to ensure optimal equipment functionality. This initiative is critical for the GFML's mission to conduct rapid-response evaluations of CBRNE threats, underscoring the importance of reliable laboratory equipment in challenging environments. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by the specified deadline, with all communications directed to the designated contacts, Trisha Scott and Patrick Wallace, via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Trisha Scott
    trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil
    Patrick Wallace
    patrick.j.wallace3.civ@army.mil
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    RFI_Attachment_2 Company and Product Information.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) related to a service contract for the Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML). It seeks detailed company and product information from potential respondents, aimed at gathering data to inform future procurement decisions. The form outlines various fields that companies must complete, including basic identification information such as company name, address, and contact details. Additionally, it requests specific identifiers like Tax Identification Number, Unique Entity Identification Number, and Cage Code. Furthermore, the respondents must indicate their business size and socio-economic classifications, alongside registration status in systems like SAM and ORCA. Other requirements include proof of acceptable accounting systems and details about any existing indirect rate agreements. The RFI highlights the government's interest in understanding the landscape of potential vendors, particularly those eligible for certain socio-economic programs. Overall, this document plays a significant role in the procurement process, ensuring compliance and identification of suitable providers for medical laboratory services.
    RFI Attachment 1_ Agilent Service Contract.pdf
    The Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, specifically the Soldier Medical Devices (SMD) office, is seeking market research input through a Request for Information (RFI) for a service contract regarding Agilent equipment, which includes three Agilent Washer 50TS, three Gas Chromatographs (Model G3440A), and three Mass Spectrometers (Model G3171A). This contract, anticipated to last up to five years, will encompass maintenance, calibration, repair, and management services for the Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML). The RFI serves to ascertain whether commercial solutions are available to meet these needs but does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. Interested vendors are invited to submit electronic responses, formatted according to specific guidelines, by a set deadline. The document clarifies that all costs incurred in response to this RFI are the respondents' responsibility, and it includes a disclaimer emphasizing that responses will not form a binding contract. Communication regarding the RFI will primarily occur via designated emails, with a strict instruction against phone inquiries. This market research initiative reflects the government's commitment to ensuring the effective functioning of essential medical laboratory equipment.
    SOO_Agilent.pdf
    The Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines a service contract for Agilent equipment vital to the operations of the Global Field Medical Laboratories (GFML), a unit responsible for rapid-response evaluations of CBRNE threats. The contract aims to secure maintenance and repair services for three Agilent Microplate Washers and three Gas Chromatographs/Mass Spectrometers over a five-year period. Key objectives include preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and compliance with safety regulations. The contractor is tasked with detailed documentation of maintenance activities, timely repairs, and adherence to OEM standards to ensure optimal equipment functionality. The performance requirements emphasize systematic preventive maintenance and testing of the instruments while maintaining safety and operational integrity. Services will be provided on-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, with an initial one-year contract option and four additional years available. The SOO necessitates adherence to government security protocols for contractor personnel, ensuring compliance with all operational standards. This contract encapsulates the GFML's critical need for reliable laboratory equipment to support its mission in challenging environments.
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