Griffin 460 Warranties and Repair Parts
ID: N0017425SN0011Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, is seeking potential sources for warranty repair services and repair parts for FLIR’s Griffin 460 instruments. The procurement aims to gather information on suppliers capable of providing specific items, including sorbent tubes, ACC kits, filaments, and RI calibration kits, with defined quantities required per supported unit. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the Griffin 460 instruments, which play a significant role in defense operations. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and company information to Claudia Segura at claudia.p.segura2.civ@us.navy.mil by January 17, 2025, as this is a Sources Sought notice and not a formal Request for Proposal.

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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division is issuing a Sources Sought Synopsis to gather information on potential sources and pricing for warranty repair services and repair parts for FLIR’s Griffin 460 instruments. This announcement is not a formal Request for Proposal and carries no obligation for the Government. Key items needed include sorbent tubes, ACC kits, filaments, and RI calibration kits, with specified quantities per supported unit. Interested vendors are requested to submit documentation encompassing their capabilities, company details, including size and identification numbers, to the designated contact by 17 January 2025. This market survey aims to identify viable suppliers for the required services, laying the groundwork for future procurement actions contingent upon a later formal solicitation notice. The initiative emphasizes the Government's intent to explore options while maintaining flexibility and discretion regarding responses and potential contract awards.
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