This is a notification of an intent to award a contract to Melling Medical NAICS code 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair by Indian Health Services under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The Indian Health Service (IHS), Phoenix Area Office (PAO) Department of Acquisition (DAM), is procuring for a The Contractor shall provide base year plus four Extended Maintenance and Support EM&S for the Kent Imaging SnapshotNIR Device. The service will include software/hardware technical support and upgrade service. The Contractor shall provide One (1) Kent Imaging SnapshotNIR Warranty (no device) with option for additional year up to 4 years. The warranty shall include the following features: Telephone technical support during business hours Replacement device (on loan or exchange) when not able to resolve technical problem Upgrade to most current software version of the device within 4 weeks of upgrade availability. The Contractor shall provide a designated program manager to account to help resolve technical and/or contractual issues. If you can provide the services requested, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Agency and may be e-mailed to
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