USNS Comfort requirement for preventative maintenance (PM), calibration and repair services for the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP, Tissue processor

The contract requires comprehensive preventative maintenance, calibration, and repair services for the HistoCore PELORIS 3 110V Dual Retort TP tissue processor aboard the USNS COMFORT at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, diagnostic equipment, parts, and shipping necessary to ensure the equipment remains in like-new or better condition and fully compliant with original equipment manufacturer specifications. All corrective maintenance must be completed within five business days of notification, with on-site service response required within 48 hours of activation. Performance is tied to the base period of July 8, 2026, through July 7, 2027, with three optional one-year extensions through July 7, 2030. Deliveries and services are FOB destination at Norfolk, VA, and acceptance is finalized through signed DD250 forms by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and USNS COMFORT WAWF Acceptor. Invoicing is mandatory through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and payment is administered via the Department of Defense Activity Address Code. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 811210 with number N0018926QB058 and response deadline of June 5, 2026, includes standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing procurement integrity, cybersecurity, subcontractor debarment, labor practices, and System for Award Management compliance. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration and provide Unique Entity ID and CAGE codes if representing as a provider of covered defense telecommunications equipment. While the contract structure supports base and option years with identical service scope, pricing details for all line items are currently unavailable. No specific packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements are outlined, nor are detailed evaluation factors, key personnel, or security clearance mandates provided. The point of contact is Nicholas Haas of NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, with all proposals required to be submitted electronically via SAM.gov. The contract imposes no set-aside provisions and falls under general commercial services procurement rules.