One-year Preventive Maintenance and unlimited repair agreement for a Thermo Fisher Tundra Transmission Electron Microscope and associated software programs

This contract establishes a one-year firm-fixed-price agreement for preventive maintenance and unlimited repair services on a Thermo Fisher Tundra Cryo-Transmission Electron Microscope, including its associated software programs, located at the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. The scope covers a comprehensive maintenance regime delivered by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certified technicians, ensuring adherence to OEM specifications and service bulletins. Key performance requirements include one annual preventive maintenance visit, unlimited corrective repairs with a guaranteed 24-hour response time to instrument failures, and submission of a repair plan within 48 hours. The contract term spans from June 14, 2026, to June 15, 2027, with options for extension that are not initially funded and require separate contract modifications if exercised. The solicitation emphasizes technical capability and past performance as the paramount evaluation criteria, collectively outweighing price considerations, which serve as a secondary factor unless non-price factors are essentially equal. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses with specified deviations, highlighting government interests such as whistleblower rights, prohibition on certain confidentiality agreements, adherence to Section 508 accessibility standards for electronic and information technology deliverables, and protections against contracting with debarred or inverted domestic corporations. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with strict compliance to electronic invoicing protocols and accessibility reporting required upfront. The contract also mandates certification regarding exemption from the Service Contract Act and Buy American requirements. While physical packaging or shipment details are not addressed, inspection and acceptance are government-controlled at destination, primarily overseen by a Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contracting Officer, Suzanne Martella, serves as the primary point of contact. Offerors must submit proposals electronically by June 2, 2026, including a Unique Entity ID and accessibility conformance documentation, ensuring compliance with all solicitation instructions and detailed technical specifications.