Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Procurement & Grants Office, Contracts & Purchases Branch, 255 East Paces Ferry Rd., NE, Rm 419, Atlanta, GA 30305

J -- MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF PE/APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS EQUIPMENT SOL 98S021 DUE 102097 POC Christine Dauer, Contract Specialist, (404) 842-6763 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in Atlanta, Georgia, requires Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repair services on various Perkin Elmer/Applied Biosystems equipment in the following product groups: DNA Analysis, Synthesis and PCR, Protein Analysis, and LCMS. The equipment is located at CDC locations in Atlanta, GA and Fort Collins, CO. In addition to maintenance, Reagents and miscellaneous supplies applicable to these products are required on an indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) basis. The period of performance is for one year beginning November 1, 1997, with 4 option periods. Essential requirements include: (1) diagnosis and repair of equipment breakdowns; (2) technicians certified by Perkin Elmer/Applied Biosystems for repair/maintenance within 24 hours (desired) and 72 hours (required); (3) provide software and hardware upgrades applicable to the equipment within 30 days of release; (4) supply Reagents necessary to operate the products that will maintain the integrity of warranties and maintenance agreements; (5) provide an unconditional warranty of equipment repairs and maintenance for a period of 90 days following service. This solicitation will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The anticipated release date of the solicitation is October 6, 1997 with a closing date of October 20, 1997. Interested parties may request a copy of the solicitation by writing Christine Dauer, Contract Specialist, at the address above; or by Fax to 842-6896. Telephone requests will not be honored. (0273)

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