66 -- Laboratory Freezer Maintenance

This is a sources sought for the National Institutes of Health, NIH. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to find sources who can ensure the maximum up time of - 80 degrees and colder freezers housed at the NIH, Bethesda, MD and other NIH facilities within a 50-mile radius. This contract will allow for all - 80 degree and colder laboratory freezers to be assured preventive maintenance, inspection and emergency repair as needed. These services are required for a period of one year with four one-year option periods. Closing date will be approximately 15 calendar days from date of this notice. Interested contractors are invited to submit a statement of capability addressing the ability to satisfy the above requirements to National Institutes of Health, Attn: Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 539C, Rockville, MD 20892, to be received no later than 9 July 2003. The statement of capabilities should be limited to two (2) pages and include the following information: Contact Name; Contact Address; Voice Telephone Number; Fax Telephone Number; Internet e-mail address (if any); Company Name; Company Address; Attn: (Name, Telephone Number and Fax Number); Statement of Intent to submit a proposal signed by responsible company official; and short overview of related experience, qualifications, and capability. A Request for Proposal is anticipated to be released in the future. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis or to otherwise pay for the information solicited herein. After Government issuance of the RFP, all responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.