On-Site Installation and Technician Services

The contract requires on-site installation of a chromatography system at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility in Peoria, Illinois, with full responsibility for setup, integration with existing infrastructure, calibration, and operational verification to ensure system functionality meets required standards. All work must be performed by qualified technicians at the specified location, and the contractor must demonstrate technical competence in handling precision laboratory equipment under federal facility protocols. The solicitation is classified as a total small business set-aside under SBA regulations, meaning only small businesses certified under the Small Business Administration’s programs are eligible to respond. The North American Industry Classification System code is 811212, indicating the scope relates to commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of May 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and performance is restricted to the Peoria, IL, location with a zip code of 61604. The contracting entity is the Department of Agriculture, specifically its Agricultural Research Service branch, and no additional point of contact information is provided in the solicitation.