MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT, PORTLAND AREA

The contract is a maintenance service agreement for Cepheid GeneXpert molecular diagnostic analyzers located at four Indian Health Service Portland Area Service Units in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with the primary contracting office in Portland, Oregon. The services required include manufacturer-authorized preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support, and software support to ensure uninterrupted operational performance of four specific devices identified by serial numbers at designated healthcare centers. The contract has a one-year base period with four additional option years, exercisable at the government’s discretion. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for Indian Firms under the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to self-certify as an Indian Firm with Indian ownership as defined by HHSAR 326.602 and 326.603, with continuous eligibility mandatory throughout the contract lifecycle. Offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management and Dun & Bradstreet, and any change in eligibility status must be immediately reported in writing to the Contracting Officer. False representations carry severe penalties under federal fraud statutes, including the False Claims Act and 18 U.S.C. 1001. While detailed pricing, evaluation factors, and payment procedures are not specified, performance is expected at the four listed sites, with maintenance services subject to manufacturer specifications and government oversight. There are no technical packaging, labeling, or inspection criteria outlined beyond adherence to OEM standards and acceptance at the service locations.