Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a replacement for their currently inoperable Milli-Q water purification system. The new system should be a high-quality ultrapure water purification system to support ongoing and future research needs. The contractor shall furnish, deliver, install, and commission one Milli-Q EQ 7000 ultrapure water purification system, including all specified accessories, installation services, a multi-year preventive maintenance/service contract, and trade-in/removal of the existing non-operable Milli-Q water purification system. Key features of the system include production of consistent ultrapure (Type 1) water, ease of use, ergonomic dispensing, and low environmental impact.
• The system must meet or exceed the quoted specifications, with any substitutions requiring prior written approval from the Technical Point of Contact.
• The contractor must provide a four-year service contract covering preventive maintenance, including annual on-site visits, parts replacement, and priority response for issues.
• The contractor must have demonstrated experience installing, servicing, and removing/trading in Milli-Q or equivalent ultrapure water systems in research laboratories.
• The contractor must be familiar with lab water purification in biological/environmental science settings, including safe handling/disposal of legacy equipment.