Device Service Plan - Ithaca NY

Solicitation 1232SA26Q0192 is a firm-fixed-price requirement issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for a comprehensive laboratory device service plan. The contract covers the maintenance, repair, and support of one Waters Corporation Acquity H-class UPLC Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer System located at a USDA facility in Ithaca, New York. The scope of work includes scheduled preventive maintenance, software and firmware updates, and priority support provided by OEM-trained and authorized engineers using genuine OEM parts. The period of performance consists of a one-year base period starting February 23, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract through February 22, 2031. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where the government evaluates the lowest-priced quotation for technical acceptability and past performance. Contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) requiring a 100% acceptable quality level. Key administrative requirements include electronic invoicing through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), adherence to F.O.B. Destination shipping terms, and strict compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI regulations. All on-site personnel must be accompanied by a USDA escort and provide OEM authorization documentation upon request.