DHHS/FDA/NCTR, Contracts Branch, HFT-322, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, Arkansas 72079-9502

J -- ON-SITE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS AT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR TOXICOLOGICAL RESEARCH, JEFFERSON, ARKANSAS SOL 222-97-2004(P) POC Faye Riggs, Contract Specialist, 501/543-7068 / Priscella Thomas Sullivan, Contracting Officer, 501/543-7271 Requirement includes, but is not limited to, the following categories of equipment/instruments; high resolution mass spectrometer systems; nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, computerized gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer systems; electro-optical systems; chromatographs; microscopes, balances, cell-sorters; DNA sequencers; HPLC systems radiation counters; hybrid computer, personal computers, work stations; and other items utilized in approximately 200 general and special purpose laboratories. This is a MARKET SEARCH FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND 8(A) FIRMS, not a request for proposals. The National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson, Arkansas, has a requirement for on-site maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment and instruments. All companies responding to this synopsis must demonstrate their experience and/or capability by submitting qualification statements, including references directly related to the subject requirement. Qualification statements should be sent to the above address from any SMALL BUSINESS and 8(A) firms and will be evaluated on the basis of (1) experience and knowledge in the maintenance and repair of sophisticated scientific laboratory equipment and instruments, (2) experience and thorough understanding of fabricating prototype instruments, (3) the performance of regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on research laboratory equipment, and (4) experience in administering and managing a highly technical on-site service contract. Qualification statements must include references and provide: (1) the referenced contract number(s); (2) the type of contract and dollar amount; (3) a description of the work performed and end products produced; (4) for whom performed and personal point of contact (name, title, address, and telephone number); (5) performance period and location; and (6) number and type of personnel employed on the specified contract. Firms responding to this request for qualification statements should indicate whether they are, or are not, certified by the Small Business Administration as an 8(a) firm. This information will be used to determine if a buy for 8(a) firms, or a set-aside for small business firms, is appropriate. The applicable SIC Code is 8999 with a size code standard of $5.0 million. A cost plus fixed fee contract is contemplated with a five year performance period. Qualification statements are due no later than 14 days after publication of this notice and should reference Sources Sought No. 97-2004. Eight copies of the qualification statement (original plus seven copies) must be submitted. (0303)

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