Preventative Maintenance on Biomek FXp Dual Arm Liquid Handling System
ID: N3239825Q2992Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTERSILVER SPRING, MD, 20910-7500, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Medical Research Center, is soliciting proposals for preventative maintenance on the Biomek FXp Dual Arm Liquid Handling System located in Silver Spring, Maryland. The contract requires comprehensive service, including labor, travel, and parts for one year, with a focus on on-site preventive maintenance performed by ISO or OEM certified technicians, unlimited repairs, and timely servicing of replacement parts. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the reliable operation of the Biomek FXp system, which plays a significant role in government research and operations. Interested vendors should contact Shamai Carter at shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil or Nataki Johnson Lovett at nataki.s.johnsonlovett.civ@health.mil for further details.

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Mar 7, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Service Contract for the maintenance and support of a Biomek FXP Dual Multichannel Span-8 system located at 11333 Woodglen Drive, Rockville, MD. The primary objective is for the vendor to provide comprehensive service, which includes labor, travel, and parts for one year during regular business hours. Key requirements include on-site preventive maintenance by ISO or OEM certified technicians, unlimited repairs, timely servicing of replacement parts, and a commitment to respond to service requests within 1-3 days. Overall, the contract emphasizes the necessity of reliable and efficient technical support to ensure the proper functioning of the Biomek FXP system as part of government operations.
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