Notice of Intent to Limiting sources for Preventative Maintenance and Qualification Service) for Thermo Q-Exactive Mass Spectrometer
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONRockville, MD, 20841, US

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https://sam.gov/opp/14c3ca4f90b94faeb84daefd719e03fc/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), intends to award a contract for preventative maintenance and qualification services for the Thermo Q-Exactive Mass Spectrometer System exclusively to Thermo Electron North America LLC. This procurement is necessitated by the highly specialized nature of the services required, which can only be provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Thermo Electron, due to their unique capability to supply validated OEM parts and trained technicians. The maintenance and qualification services are critical for ensuring the system's compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation standards. Interested parties may submit capability statements by 3:00 p.m. EST on September 10, 2024, to Elena Tatarov at elena.tatarov@fda.hhs.gov, with an anticipated award decision expected within fifteen days following the closing date. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 541990, which encompasses all other professional, scientific, and technical services.

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    Elena Tatarov
    elena.tatarov@fda.hhs.gov
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    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a contract for preventative maintenance and qualification services for the Thermo Q-Exactive Mass Spectrometer System exclusively to Thermo Electron North America LLC. This decision stems from Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, stating that only one source can meet the specific quality requirements due to the highly specialized nature of the supplies. Thermo Electron, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), possesses the unique capability to provide necessary OEM parts and skilled technicians for maintenance and repair. The document outlines that there are no authorized third-party providers available to support this procurement. Interested parties may submit capability statements to be considered, although the government's discretion will determine any competitive processes. The response deadline is set for September 10, 2024, with an anticipated award date within fifteen days following the notice's closing. This procurement falls under the NAICS Code 541990, covering all other professional, scientific, and technical services.
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