oKtopure High Throughput DNA Extraction Robot Premier Service

The contract awards premier service and maintenance for the oKtopure High Throughput DNA Extraction Robot with serial number 09-00241 to ensure uninterrupted operation for wheat genotyping and improvement research at the Throckmorton Plant Science Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The service includes remote technical support with a guaranteed two-hour response time Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, one annual on-site preventative maintenance visit, prompt on-site repairs including labor and parts, software updates such as operating system patches, and unlimited operator training during service visits. Performance spans a base year from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through April 30, 2031, all under a Firm Fixed Price contract structure. Delivery and performance occur at the designated location in Manhattan, Kansas, with F.O.B. Destination terms applying unless otherwise indicated. The government retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance at the delivery point, based on conformity to contract requirements and technical acceptability. The acquisition follows commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12, with evaluation conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where price is the primary decision factor. Offers must include complete pricing for the base period and all four options; failure to provide full pricing results in disqualification. Technical acceptability is assessed by demonstrating detailed capability to meet all Statement of Work requirements, and past performance must be rated acceptable or neutral. The contractor must be registered in SAM.gov, maintain current registration, comply with the E-Verify system for employment eligibility, and certify adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws under DEI certifications, with noncompliance triggering payment ineligibility and potential False Claims Act liability. The contract incorporates key clauses including the Contractor Code of Business Ethics, restrictions on subcontracting with debarred entities, Buy American provisions with applicable alternates, and exemptions from Service Contract Labor Standards for equipment maintenance. Invoicing must be submitted through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and no specific packaging, marking, or military standards apply—commercial practices are expected. The contracting officer is Marian D. Dyson of the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division in Beltsville, Maryland, with no designated COR or COTR named in the documentation.