Notice of Intent - SDD MODULE
ID: PAN002326Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT EISENHOWERFORT EISENHOWER, GA, 30905-5719, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a contractor to provide an annual service agreement for the Orbis Micro-EDXRF system, which is critical for forensic examinations conducted by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory. The procurement requires maintenance, on-site repairs, and the provision of necessary personnel and equipment over a three-year period, including one base year and two option years, with EDAX, Inc. being the sole source provider for parts and services. This maintenance agreement is essential for ensuring the operational integrity of a laboratory material science X-ray analysis device, which plays a vital role in criminal evidence analysis. Interested parties can contact Broderick Jenkins at broderick.d.jenkins.civ@army.mil or Charles T. Smith at charles.t.smith34.civ@army.mil for further details.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details a non-personnel services contract for routine maintenance of the Orbis Micro-EDXRF system produced by EDAX, Inc., the sole provider for its parts and services. The contractor is responsible for maintenance, on-site repairs, and the provision of necessary personnel and equipment over a three-year period, with one base year and two option years. A significant emphasis is placed on quality control and assurance, mandating that the contractor ensures performance compliance and submits a Quality Control Plan within ten days post-award. Security requirements are outlined, necessitating background checks and specific training for contractor personnel accessing government facilities. The contractor is required to maintain a capable workforce and respond to emergency service calls within 48 hours. Regular progress meetings will facilitate communication regarding performance. This document underscores the government's expectations for effective service delivery while adhering to safety and security standards, aligning with federal regulations and acquisition policies.
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