R10 Lab: Rigaku MiniFlex 600 XRD Annual Service Contract for the R10 Lab locate

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for an annual service contract to maintain a Rigaku MiniFlex 600 X-ray Diffractometer (Service Tag XD00922) located at the R10 Lab in Port Orchard, Washington. The proposed agreement consists of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with the first option year scheduled to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028. The scope of work requires one annual preventative maintenance visit, unlimited unscheduled emergency service visits during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST), and ongoing technical support via email and telephone. The service provider must ensure the instrument remains in top operating condition with minimal disruption. Key technical requirements include providing standard consumable parts, inspecting the Haskris Chiller heat exchanger, cleaning power supply components, and performing system calibrations and alignments using scintillation counter and D/teX Ultra detectors with the cobalt x-ray tube. Additionally, the contractor must provide a technician who has completed specific training on the maintenance and repair of the Rigaku MiniFlex 600 XRD system. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number 68HE0727Q0002 under NAICS code 811210, is for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment for award.