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Scope of Work The contractor shall: Perform quarterly preventive maintenance inspections Provide on-site repair services as needed Furnish all labor, parts, tools, and materials Ensure use of OEM-certified parts and trained technicians Maintain equipment in optimal operating condition Equipment Covered: One (1) 12-month base period of performance which will begin 5/1/2026 through 4/30/2027, with three (3) 12-month option years for a total of 46 months (0001-3001) through 4/30/2030: OMATION 206 (S/N ZA02234) OMATION Batcher (S/N ZA02234) OMATION 206 (S/N ZA02235) OMATION Batcher (S/N ZA02235) OMATION 206 (S/N Z1273) OMATION Batcher (S/N Z1273) Period of Performance: Base Year: 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027 Option Year 1: 05/01/2027 – 04/30/2028 Option Year 2: 05/01/2028 – 04/30/2029 Option Year 3: 05/01/2029 – 04/30/2030 Place of Performance: Internal Revenue Service 310 Lowell Street Andover, MA 01810 Security Requirements Contractor personnel must: Obtain visitor access credentials Be escorted at all times while onsite Basis for Award The Government intends to award without competition to OPEX Corporation. 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