Questions_and_Answers_PM_Calibration,_Certification_for_Lab_Equipment.doc

Questions and Answers Preventative Maintenance, Calibration and Certification Services for Laboratory Equipment for 5 Years

FDA-17-RFQ-1178384

Question 01 When was the last PM(s) done on the equipment?

Answer 01 In 2016 (annual)

Question 02 Is it required to perform the PMs after hours or on weekends?

Answer 02 The PM/calibrations should be done during work hours. A FDA employee is required to escort the contractor.

Question 03 Can the all PM’s be done during the same trip?

Answer 03 No. The PM/calibrations can be done in three trips.

Question 04 Do you require ISO certificates for the calibrations or just certification that we are ISO18025 certified to do calibrations?

Answer 04 Both. We require the contractor to have current ISO 17025 accreditation for calibrations and the contractor should provide ISO 17025 certificates for the calibrations performed. The contractor should have the knowledge on all the technical aspects of the equipment to provide appropriate preventative maintenance services.

Question 05 Do you require ISO certificates for the calibrations or just certification that we are ISO17025 certified to do calibrations?

Answer 05 Both. We require the contractor to have current ISO 17025 accreditation for calibrations and the certificates for the calibrations performed with ISO 17025 logo on it.