The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to issue a sole source, Firm-fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commerical items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Service Agreement for Life Technologies Instrument, Life Technologies Corporation North American Sales & Service 6055 Sunol Blvd Pleasanton, CA 94566 NAICS Code is 325414. The contractor shall provide: 1. QuantStudio 12k Assurance Plan (May 18, 2015 - May 17, 2016) 2. 7900HT SN: 201244 Assurance Plan (May 18, 2015 - May 17, 2016) The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) Environmental Laboratory (EML) is responsible for performing time-sensitive health and safety monitoring for biological and chemical agent operations at APG-Edgewwod. Having preventative maintenance performed on equipment by Life Technologies trained professionals is crucial to preventing instrument down-time which prevent an unacceptable work stoppable for their clients. For several years EML has had a relationship with Life Technologies. Working closely with EML, Life Technologies has provided a steady service that is beneficial to their mission. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 325414 and the size standard is 500. These specific instruments is specified by Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC). There are no solicitation documents, however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete tehnical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the Commercial Items in accordance to FAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM)https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commerical Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.)in accordanct with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, (14 May 2015). Responses should be submitted electronically to
[email protected] This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considerd solely for the purpose of determining whether to condut a competitive procurement. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.