Struers Sole Source

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal is seeking preventative maintenance services for specialized Struers laboratory equipment located at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The solicitation covers annual maintenance for specific machines including an Exotom-150, Tegramin-30 units, Accutom-5, and Citopress-20 with associated sub-assemblies. Contractors must provide qualified field service engineers capable of performing annual preventive maintenance visits with full labor and travel coverage, including limited spare parts. The maintenance must follow Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines and involve providing service/maintenance kits with filters, gaskets, belts, and seals. Quotes are due by December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM local time, with the contract structured to include one base year and two 12-month option periods.

The solicitation is an unrestricted procurement under NAICS category 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery equipment repair, with a size standard of $12.5 million. Struers LLC is the sole source provider due to their proprietary rights to the equipment's software, hardware design, and technical manuals, making them the exclusive maintenance provider. The place of performance is Corpus Christi, TX 78419, specifically in Building 8 at the Materials Processing and Engineering Division Chemical Lab. Contractors must coordinate with CCAD security for facility access and adhere to all installation security protocols. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order running from December 4, 2024 to December 3, 2025, with critical requirements including responding to service calls within two weeks and maintaining comprehensive maintenance records for the specialized laboratory equipment.