Portable Analytical Instruments Maintenance
ID: W9124J-25-Q-THMOType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTONFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-1361, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE), is seeking sources for a contract to provide extended warranty and maintenance support for Thermo Scientific's First Defender RMX and TruDefender systems. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure operational readiness of laboratory analyzers used in training programs for military personnel, with the contract structured as a non-personal services agreement that includes a base year and an optional additional year of performance. This maintenance support is critical for the effective functioning of analytical equipment essential for military operations. Interested businesses are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought Notice by May 6, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Tanisha Bush at tanisha.a.bush.civ@army.mil or Angelic Hatcher at angelic.m.hatcher.civ@mail.mil.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a federal contract for extending warranty and support services for Thermo Scientific's FirstDefender RMX and TruDefender FTX systems, managed by the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) at Fort Sam Houston, TX. This contract is categorized as a non-personal services contract, where the Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel and services without government oversight. The primary objective is to ensure maintenance support for laboratory analyzers, enabling operational readiness in training programs attended by military personnel. The contract encompasses a base year of performance plus an optional additional year. Offsite maintenance services are a central part of the contract, with the government providing the analytical systems while the Contractor supplies any additional equipment. Definitions of key terms and roles, such as Contractor and Contracting Officer, are clearly specified. The PWS outlines procedural guidelines and the overall scope of services necessary for effective contract management. This document is essential for establishing clear expectations and accountability in servicing critical analytical equipment for government operations.
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