QIAGEN Laboratory Equipment Preventative Maintenance
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, 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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https://sam.gov/opp/142b310f960c4557990ffbe96e8437f2/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is seeking to procure preventative maintenance and technical support services for three QIAGEN EZ1 Advanced XL automated nucleic acid systems located in Silver Spring, Maryland. The procurement is intended to be negotiated solely with QIAGEN, as they possess the specialized knowledge and proprietary expertise necessary for the maintenance and calibration of their systems. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency of laboratory equipment used in molecular research, and interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing to Mr. Keith C. Crum at keith.c.crum.civ@health.mil by the specified deadline, as no formal solicitation will be issued.

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