Notice of Intent to Sole Source FACSLyric Flow Cytometer Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- PANDHA-25-P-0000_017465A
- Agency
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Defense Health Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Gunpowder, Maryland 21010, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, acting on behalf of the Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen (DCPH-A), has issued a Special Notice regarding a potential sole source contract for preventative maintenance and repair services for a FACSLyrics Flow Cytometer. The notice specifically targets Becton, Dickinson and Company, with the intention to negotiate directly under FAR 13.106-1(b). The contract opportunity falls under the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance NAICS category and is associated with the Defense Health Agency. The services will be performed on-site at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, and involve maintenance, repairs, emergency support, and replacement parts for specialized laboratory equipment.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to solicit potential alternative contractors who can demonstrate capability to perform the required maintenance and repair services. Interested organizations must submit detailed documentation addressing their past performance, technical skills, management capabilities, and potential subcontractor arrangements. Key requirements include providing organizational details, a tailored capability statement, and responding to specific questions about work history, task management, and technical expertise. Contractors must submit their responses electronically by June 21, 2025, with no hardcopies accepted. The emergency repair services mandate includes an on-site response within 5 business days of initial contact. Respondents are expected to provide comprehensive information including business status, company profile, number of employees, annual revenue, office locations, and SAM Unique Entity ID to demonstrate their qualifications for the contract opportunity.
Notice text
General Information
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, on behalf of the Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen (DCPH-A), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis to Becton, Dickinson and Company (CAGE code 0GKS0) located at 2350 Qume Drive, San Jose, CA 95131 in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).
Government Requirement
DCPH-A has a need for reoccurring preventative maintenance, onsite repairs, emergency maintenance, replacement parts (excluding consumable items), operational and safety improvements, telephone support and estimates for a FACSLyrics Flow Cytometer (Serial# Z662383000106) and Universal Loader (Serial# Z662462000205).
Emergency repair services performed on-site require a visit to occur no more than 5 business days from the initial contact requesting on-site support.
Activities will be performed on-site at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
Instructions to Responders:
Responses from all other capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond to this request. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform the required services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) a tailored capability statement addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
No hardcopies shall be accepted. No written solicitation documentation is available at this time. Telephone requests will not be honored, and no bidders list shall be maintained.
THIS DOCUMENTATION MUST ADDRESS AT A MINIMUM THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1) What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?
2) Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.
3) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before (if subcontractors would be needed)? If so, provide details.
4) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks?
5) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, SAM Unique Entity ID, etc.
Respondents are requested to direct all questions via email to the Point of Contact of this notice.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FACSLyric Flow Cytometer Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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