Maintenance Agreement - Qexac
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research aimed at sourcing providers capable of delivering comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair services for critical analytical systems essential to food safety testing. The contract requires the successful contractor to supply all labor, travel, materials, and OEM replacement parts necessary to maintain these systems as outlined in the Statement of Work. Core service requirements include one scheduled onsite preventative maintenance visit per year for each unit, unlimited emergency onsite repair visits with a specified response time, and full coverage of repair parts, technical support, and software updates. All services must be performed by factory-certified technicians. Interested parties must submit a capability statement addressing company details, technical experience with specific equipment (Thermo Q Exactive and Vanquish/Dionex systems), staffing qualifications, and any concerns regarding the draft Statement of Work. The submission should be limited to 15 pages and sent to the designated point of contact by the specified deadline. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation for contract award but is intended solely to gather information to inform potential future procurement. The contract is classified under NAICS code 334516 and administered by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service office in Beltsville, Maryland.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 123A94Q0018 is issued as a Request for Quotations for preventative maintenance and repairs on one (1) Thermo Q Exacitve Focus and three (3) Thermo Q Exactive Basic instruments. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a public health regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), protects consumers by ensuring meat, poultry, catfish, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. The objective of this requirement is to ensure the continuous operational readiness of critical analytical systems used in food safety testing. The contractor shall provide all labor, travel, and materials including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts to maintain the systems identified in the Statement of Work (SOW).
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210 Electronic and Precisions Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The small business size standard is $34M. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.