Lab Support Services and Bag In -Bag Out Services
ID: L20241205Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH A E CONSTRUCTIONBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking small businesses capable of providing Lab Support Services and Bag In-Bag Out Services for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Durham, North Carolina. The contractor will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of laboratory water purification systems and bag-in/bag-out filter systems, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and safety regulations. These services are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of laboratory environments, particularly in handling hazardous materials and ensuring the quality of lab water. Interested parties should contact Michele Johnson at michele.johnson@nih.gov or Amanda Tilton at amanda.tilton@nih.gov for further details, as this is a sources sought notice and not a request for proposals.

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