INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CONTRACT FOR SPECTRO SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTATION
ID: W91ZLK-24-P-0013Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG DIRABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005-3013, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3b633b421397496faa01daab02f60e4c/view
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    Description

    Special Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE ARMY intends to award a sole source contract for maintenance and repair of Spectro Scientific instrumentation. The Spectro Scientific instrumentation is used by the Chemical Sampling and Analysis Branch (CSAB) within the Warfighter Directorate of Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) since 2001. It is utilized for oil wear metal analysis and identification in support of vehicle testing programs at ATC and can be used for other fluid analysis as necessary. The maintenance support includes preventive maintenance visits, phone/email support, and automatic software updates for the spectrometer, particle count/shape classifier, and autosampler equipment. The contract covers repairs, parts, and travel expenses. The service is for a 12-month base period and three option periods. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to AMETEK Spectro Scientific. Interested parties should respond by 1 August 2024 with company information, capability statement, SAM Cage Code, point of contact details, and small business size standard in relation to NAICS code 811210. For more information, contact Lesha N Moore at lesha.n.moore.civ@army.mil.

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    Lesha N Moore
    lesha.n.moore.civ@army.mil
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