Preventive Maintenance and Repair Service Agreement for Automatic Watering Systems

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Background The contract is issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic watering systems. The goal of this contract is to ensure that the watering systems are maintained in optimal working condition, supporting the agency's mission to provide effective health services. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Conduct regular preventive maintenance on automatic watering systems to ensure they function efficiently. 2. Perform necessary repairs on these systems as needed, ensuring minimal downtime. 3. Comply with Section 508 accessibility standards for all ICT supplies and services provided under this contract, including submitting a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) when required. 4. The contractor must ensure that all products and services conform to specified accessibility standards, with remediation at their own expense if non-conformance is identified. 5. The contractor shall identify any perceived exceptions or exemptions to Section 508 requirements. Period of Performance The total duration of this contract shall not exceed 5 years, including any options exercised. Place of Performance The specific geographic locations for performance are not detailed in the provided information. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and demonstrate capability in providing ICT supplies and services that meet these standards. Additionally, bidders should have experience in maintaining and repairing automatic watering systems. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 75F40122P00186, awarded to Avidity Science for preventative maintenance and repair of the Edstrom (Avidity) automatic watering system in NCTR’s Building 5A ($153,243, 08/01/22–07/31/25). The current requirement similarly calls for preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic watering systems, indicating the work is likely a continuation of the same type of system support and ongoing maintenance cycle.