BD Flow Cytometers Preventative Maintenance for the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

Synopses - Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to BD Biosciences

Date: 02/25/2019

Year: 2019

Contracting Office Zip Code: 21702-9232

Classification Code - 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Contracting Office Address - USA Medical Research Acquisition Activity, 820 Chandler Street, Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5014

Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Contract to BD Biosciences. The objective of this requirement is to provide preventative maintenance, repair services and technical support for BD Flow Cytometers.

Solicitation Number: W81XWH-19-Q-0068

Closing Response Date: Notice of Intent: 02/25/19 - 03/12/19

Contact Point: Brenda Mena at brenda.i.mena.civ@mail.mil or 301-619-1013.

Contract Award Date: 03/15/2019

Contractor: BD Biosciences

Description: The United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), Fort Detrick, MD intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to BD Biosciences. The objective of this requirement is to provide preventative maintenance, repair services and technical support for BD Flow Cytometers. The services shall include the following: Emergency repairs performed within 24 and 48 hours of request. Factory trained and certfied personnel for maintenance and repair. Provide certified parts guaranteed to meet manufactured original specifications. Customer technical support that includes interactive telephone and electronic mail support for the purpose of resolving technical support incidents/issues.

This notice of intent is for information purposes only. All sources eligible to provide this service must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide services outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. If no responses are received, within 15 days after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable services are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these services through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made.

Place of Contract Performance - Silver Spring, MD

Set-aside Status: Other than full and open competition not previously addressed

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