Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Waters Technologies Services Final.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR WATER QTOF SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.106-1(b) (1). The US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Tenant Division, 6472 Integrity Court, Bldg. 4401, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-3013; has a requirement to procure the following service:

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) requires The Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM-CBC) requires yearly full-service preventative maintenance support, unlimited on-site repairs, software upgrades, on-line technical support, and telephone assistance to resolve technical problems on instruments and software manufactured by Waters Technologies Corporation.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price sole source contract, consisting of a 12-month base period plus four (4) 12-month option periods, to Waters Technologies Corporation, Inc.(Waters): 34 Maple Street Milford, Massachusetts 01757-3604, United States. Waters is the previous contract holder and only approved source for Waters repair parts, equipment, and service. The continued need for the Waters QTof Systems mission essential maintenance; technical and telephone support; and preventive maintenance visits have been deemed critical.

The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and the Business Size Standard is $34M.

All responses received within four (4) business days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement no later than 14:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), 3 January 2024.

1. Company Name

2. Capability Statement (highly encouraged)

3. SAM CAGE Code

4. Point of Contact to include name, telephone number and email address.

5. Small business size standard in relation to NAICS Code 811210.

For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Jennifer Langrehr, jennifer.b.langrehr.civ@army.mil. Posting date of this requirement is 30 December 2024. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED