REVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR WATERS Quadrupole Time of Flight (QTOF )SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
ID: PANAPG-000214Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-0000, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1976aa2514044a018f724c5b2d8fad4c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), is seeking to award a sole-source contract to Waters Technologies Corporation for preventive maintenance and repair services for Waters Quadrupole Time of Flight (QToF) systems and instruments. The contract will provide yearly full-service preventative maintenance support, unlimited on-site repairs, software upgrades, and technical assistance, ensuring the operational integrity of mission-critical equipment. This firm-fixed-price contract will consist of a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, emphasizing the necessity of specialized services from the only approved provider for Waters repair parts and equipment. Interested parties must respond within four business days with required documentation, and inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Langrehr at jennifer.b.langrehr.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Langrehr
    jennifer.b.langrehr.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Waters Technologies Services Final.docx
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to sole-source a contract to Waters Technologies Corporation for preventive maintenance and repair services of Waters QToF systems and instruments. This contract, governed by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), involves a firm-fixed-price agreement with a 12-month base period and four 12-month options. Waters is the only approved provider for necessary repairs and equipment, ensuring mission-critical maintenance support and technical assistance. Interested parties must respond within four business days, and submissions should include company information, a capability statement, a SAM CAGE code, and contact details. The associated NAICS code is 811210, with a business size standard of $34 million. Direct inquiries should be sent to Jennifer Langrehr, as telephone requests are not accepted. The document outlines the government's intent and criteria for potential vendors, highlighting its emphasis on maintaining operational integrity through specialized services.
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