DIRECTOR, USAMRAA, MCMR-AAA, BLDG 820, FORT DETRICK, FREDERICK MD 21702-5014

J -- POTENTIAL SOURCES FOR PROVIDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT FOUND IN AN ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY SOL CBD&&&-9606-0002 POC CHARLES G. SMITH, (301) 619-2381; CONTRACTING OFFICER, RAEGON B. CLUTZ, (301) 619-2395 (Site Code DAMD17) The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is seeking potential sources for providing maintenance services (scheduled and on- call) for laboratory equipment found in an Army Research Laboratory to include chemical, pulmonary, and hematology analyzers, ultra-centrifuges, mass spectrometers, spectrofluometers, electron microscopes, DNA sequencers, and more. Laboratory equipment to be maintained is currently located at Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD; Ft Rucker, AL; Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD; Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington D.C.; Natick, MA; and Ft Sam Houston, TX. Currently the equipment is maintained by a number of contractors awarded separate contracts. The planning is to award one 60 month contract for the maintenance of the laboratory equipment. A firm requirement does not exist. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS. Responses to this sources sought synopsis must: a) discuss capability to maintain to original equipment manufacturer's specifications laboratory equipment; b) discuss flexibility of resources to supply services in quantities and frequency that may deviate from original requirements; c) document previous experience in providing maintenance services on a national basis, preferably to the government; and, d) discuss qualifications of personnel, including certifications, experience and training, regularly employed in providing laboratory equipment maintenance. All interested sources should include business size (large or small). The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in furnishing this information. It is emphasized that the requested information is for preliminary planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that USAMRAA will take action in this particular matter or solicit for any procurement in the future. All responses to this sources sought synopsis must be received within 15 calendar days after publication of this notice.(0177)

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