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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Homeland Security was posted on July 14, 2011. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Award Notice for First Defender RM Maintenance BPA

Awarded

HSTS04-11-A-CT3045Federal

Submission Closed07/12/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Contract Value

$3,593,520

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Thermo Fisher Scientific 46 Jonspin Rd WILMINGTON MA 08817 USA

Award Issued Date

07/12/2011, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 14

Award Notice

AwardedJul 12

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/12/2011, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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Shayani Mukherjee

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The Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Homeland Security has awarded Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc in Wilmington, MA a sole source Basic Purchasing Agreement (BPA) for the requirement of providing hardware and software maintenance for currently owned TSA Chemical Analysis Device units. The estimated ceiling is $3,593,520 and the period of performance will be for five years beginning July 12, 2011. Solicitation was directly issued to Thermo Fisher under FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements

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