Autosampler Repair and Maintenance
ID: W911RQ26QA004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC RRADTEXARKANA, TX, 75507-5000, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7313bfbeee0a4e0fb7f867376e21f834/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a contractor for the annual preventative maintenance and repairs of two fastPREP 4DXCi Autosamplers at the Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Texarkana, Texas. The contract will be awarded as a single-source commercial service agreement to Elemental Scientific, Inc. (ESI), due to the proprietary nature of ESI's replacement parts and technical data, which limits the availability of alternative sources. This service is critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of laboratory equipment used in analytical processes. Interested parties can reach out to Vanessa Buster at vanessa.k.buster.civ@army.mil or by phone at 571-588-1506 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vanessa Buster
    (571) 588-1506
    vanessa.k.buster.civ@army.mil
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    Synopsis - Autosampler.docx
    The Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Texarkana, TX, intends to award a single-source commercial service contract to Elemental Scientific, Inc. (ESI). This contract is for annual preventative maintenance and repairs on two fastPREP 4DXCi Autosamplers. The decision to use a single source is due to the proprietary nature of ESI's replacement parts and technical data, as permitted by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The contracting officer has determined that ESI is the only reasonably available source for these services. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not bind the Government.
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