NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE -- Standard Service Contract Subscription for maintenance of a Government-owned Rigaku MicroMax 007 HFM X-ray generator and integrated Haskris WW2 water chiller
ID: W911QX-25-Q-0096Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0ac38b866ee242a0a415f3023495c885/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking to award a sole-source contract for a three-year Standard Service Contract Subscription for the maintenance of a Government-owned Rigaku MicroMax 007 HFM X-ray generator and an integrated Haskris WW2 water chiller. The contract, numbered W911QX-25-Q-0096, will be awarded to Rigaku Americas Corporation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining specialized equipment critical for research and development operations within national defense initiatives. Interested parties should note that responses are due five business days after posting, with the expected contract start date set for May 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Melissa M Murphy at melissa.m.murphy20.civ@army.mil or Thomas Jurgens at thomas.c.jurgens.ctr@army.mil.

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    Combination Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Purchases.docx
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a sole-source contract for a three-year Standard Service Contract Subscription for the maintenance of a Government-owned Rigaku MicroMax 007 HFM X-ray generator and an integrated Haskris WW2 water chiller. The solicitation, numbered W911QX-25-Q-0096, intends to award the contract to Rigaku Americas Corporation based on FAR guidelines, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Key elements include a base year with two option years, delivery location at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, and an expected start date of May 1, 2025. The RFQ specifies that responses are due five business days after posting, submitted via email to designated contacts. Detailed contract line items outline the service requirements, including parts and labor. Compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses is also outlined, ensuring adherence to federal regulations throughout the contract term. This solicitation highlights the government’s focus on maintaining specialized equipment critical for its research and development operations as part of national defense initiatives.
    Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment.docx
    The government solicitation outlines a firm fixed-price contract with Rigaku Americas Corporation for specialized supplies or services. Melissa Murphy and Morgan Evans are the key contacts for the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, tasked with overseeing this initiative. The proposal confirms that it will only engage with a single source under the authority of 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), although competitive proposals will be considered before the closing date. Contractor personnel must comply with specified performance standards and remain under the contractor's direct supervision, without any personal services rendered to the government. The document stipulates normal work hours, legal holidays, and identification protocols for contractor employees. It emphasizes non-personal service relationships to maintain a clear boundary between contractor and government roles. In addition, it incorporates provisions for telecommunications and video surveillance services, highlighting restrictions on the use of equipment from certain manufacturers linked to national security concerns. Payment instructions indicate the use of Wide Area Workflow for electronic invoicing and specify compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations. Overall, this solicitation stresses the importance of adhering to regulatory standards and maintaining a clear delineation of responsibilities throughout the contract process.
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