GAMMA COUNTER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
ID: NOI_OC-2024-123299Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to award a sole-source fixed-price purchase order to LabLogic Systems, Inc. for a 12-month preventative maintenance service agreement for a HIDEX Automated Gamma Counter, with options for four additional years. This procurement aims to ensure the continued operational efficiency of critical laboratory equipment through comprehensive maintenance services, including unlimited problem-solving support, user training, and access to proprietary upgrades and parts. The contract is essential for maintaining the FDA's technological capabilities and will be executed in accordance with FAR regulations allowing for solicitation from a single source. Interested parties, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to express their capabilities by September 9, 2024, to the primary contact, Iris Johnson, at Iris.Johnson1@fda.hhs.gov.

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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a sole-source fixed-price purchase order to LabLogic Systems, Inc. for a 12-month preventative maintenance service agreement for a HIDEX Automated Gamma Counter, with options for four additional years. As the authorized Original Equipment Manufacturer in the U.S., LabLogic is uniquely positioned to provide necessary maintenance and support due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, ensuring compatibility and access to essential upgrades and parts. The contract encompasses unlimited problem-solving support, training for users, and maintenance of the gamma counter to meet specific technological capabilities essential for FDA’s operations. Deliverables include onsite training, technical support, and comprehensive repairs, with a service location at the FDA White Oak campus in Silver Spring, MD. The procurement follows FAR regulations allowing solicitation from a single source, with a call for responses from other interested parties, particularly small businesses, by September 9, 2024, to assess potential competitive procurement. All proposals must include pertinent business information and register with the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov). The document articulates clear guidelines and requirements for the maintenance services to ensure continued operational efficiency of critical laboratory equipment, while adhering to government procurement protocols.
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