ULTIMATE 3000 NCS-3500 SERVICE COVERAGE (1 YEAR)
ID: N0017325Q5226Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract for laboratory equipment service and maintenance coverage for the Ultimate 3000 NCS-3500 for a duration of one year. The procurement is aimed at ensuring the continued operational efficiency of critical laboratory equipment, which is essential for various research and development activities. This contract will be awarded to Thermo Electron North America, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a purchase threshold not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may express their interest and capability within 15 calendar days of this notice, and inquiries should be directed to Richard Key at richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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