Exercise Option I

The contract involves the government exercising Option I for a period from October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009, continuing the provision of the PerkinElmer Comprehensive Service Plan to support PerkinElmer instruments at the Navy Environmental Health Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. This action follows an initial base year contract with two option years, indicating a planned multi-year service arrangement. The contract is awarded on a sole source basis to PerkinElmer, highlighting the specialized nature of the service required. The associated NAICS code is 811212, with a size standard of $25 million, identifying the industry and business size parameters relevant to the contract. Administered by the Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk under the Department of Defense, the contract further ensures ongoing maintenance and technical support critical to the Navy's environmental health operations. The office managing the contract is located in Norfolk, Virginia, confirming the regional administrative oversight. The continuation through Option I signifies the government’s commitment to sustained operational readiness and support for essential scientific equipment without soliciting competing bids at this stage.