Clayton HEPA Vacuum Maintenance Services

Background
The U.S. Air Force is seeking maintenance services for Clayton HEPA vacuums, which are critical engineering controls for ensuring personnel exposure to Chromium (VI) complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expanded standards. Clayton Associates, Inc. is the only known source with the required replacement parts, software, engineering data, and expertise required to maintain the vacuums. The equipment is essential for multiple platforms and potential vacuum system failure could immediately impact operations.

Work Details
The contract involves providing maintenance services for Clayton HEPA vacuums, including the supply of replacement parts, software, and engineering data. Clayton Associates has stated that they are the only authorized entity to perform maintenance on their systems and will refuse service requests from any other vendor. Market research conducted through various channels including internet searches, conversations with industry experts, and reviewing previous requirements revealed no other sources for this service than Clayton Associates themselves.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the contract spans over a base period and four option years.

Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base in Lakewood, NJ.