Preventive maintenance on Thermo Fisher Scientific Instruments.
ID: FA481924RCY01Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4819 325 CONS PKPTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403-5521, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dc3b58dad4154c53aff8bfcc33e3fda6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for preventive maintenance services on Thermo Fisher Scientific Instruments at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The procurement aims to ensure the operational integrity of critical laboratory equipment, including Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometers and Scanning Electron Microscopes, through scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services. Contractors will be required to provide all necessary labor, tools, and parts for annual preventative maintenance, with options for either an Essential Support Plan or a Limited Support Plan, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards for equipment crucial to the Air Force's mission. Interested parties can contact Cleville Yarbrough at cleville.yarbrough@us.af.mil or A1C Fidencio Posadas at fidencio.posadas@us.af.mil for further details, as this notice is a Sources Sought and not a request for proposals at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cleville Yarbrough
    (850) 283-8613
    cleville.yarbrough@us.af.mil
    A1C Fidencio Posadas
    (850) 283-8634
    fidencio.posadas@us.af.mil
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    THERMO PWS (12 Nov 2024).pdf
    The USAF Installation Protection Program (IPP) outlines a Preventative Maintenance Agreement (PMA) for Thermo Electron North America LLC, aimed at maintaining critical laboratory equipment at AFCEC/CXA. The core objective is to ensure the operational integrity of high-tech instruments like Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometers and Scanning Electron Microscopes through scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services. The contractors are required to provide all necessary labor, tools, and parts for preventative maintenance once a year, included in the Unity Essential Support or Limited Support Plans. The Essential Support Plan offers extensive benefits, including unlimited corrective maintenance visits, priority support, and software updates, while the Limited Plan provides a single service visit per year. The performance includes rigorous documentation of services rendered, with quality control ensuring adherence to contract specifications. Travel for services is included without added costs. The agreement has an initial term of six months with four optional yearly extensions, highlighting the commitment to long-term maintenance and operational excellence within the USAF facilities. The document underscores the importance of maintaining high standards for laboratory equipment crucial to the Air Force's mission.
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