This is a market research notice from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic watering systems (AWS) at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas. The services are required for buildings 53, 62, and 62a 177. The FDA is seeking small business sources but encourages all interested parties to submit capability statements. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is ****, with a small business size standard of $34 million. The contract will include quarterly preventive maintenance, emergency service calls, and 24/7 technical phone support. All parts, labor, and travel expenses are to be included. Technicians must be US citizens and comply with FDA facility entrance requirements, including annual fit testing for N95 respirators. The period of performance is from July 24, 2026, to July 23, 2031, with option years. Responses, including capability statements, are due by email to ***@***. *. * on or before May 26, 2026, by 13:00 hours Central Time. Responses must demonstrate capability and include specific business information, past performance, and technical specifications. No proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should be included.
The capability statements are due by email on or before May 26, 2026, by 13:00 hours Central Time.
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Responses must include business name, SAM unique entity ID number, business address, business website, business size status, point of contact name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. Sufficient descriptive literature demonstrating capabilities is also required, along with three years of past performance information.
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