Post-warranty Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services on a Bruker Biotyper MALDI Mass Spectrometer

The contract seeks post-warranty preventive maintenance and repair services for a Bruker Biotyper MALDI Mass Spectrometer with serial number 185366505210, used for high-throughput bacterial identification at the FDA/CBER facility in Silver Spring, Maryland. The services include two scheduled on-site preventive maintenance visits annually with parts included, unlimited corrective repairs within two business days of a service call if not resolvable remotely, and unlimited technical support via phone and email Monday through Friday during normal business hours excluding federal holidays. All work must be performed by OEM-certified service engineers using only OEM-approved manuals, specifications, and certified replacement parts. The contract also mandates unlimited access to OEM software, firmware, and application updates, along with detailed field service reports for every service call. Performance will occur at the specified federal facility, with services prohibited during federal closures as defined by OPM or executive orders. The base year runs from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions through 2029, each subject to separate funding and congressional approval. The contract is a commercial item firm-fixed-price arrangement under NAICS code 811210, with full and open competition and no set-aside. Pricing must be inclusive of all labor, travel, parts, and shipping, and must remain firm through September 30, 2026. Offerors are required to submit technical documentation, literature, and an HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist or VPAT-based report to demonstrate compliance with accessibility standards; electronic submissions must exclude macros and executable files or be deemed non-responsive. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system with an invoice log addendum and supporting documentation for labor, materials, or cost-reimbursement items. Payment is net 30 days after government acceptance of deliverables, with no advance payments allowed. The contracting officer, Warren Dutter, will manage the contract, with a contracting officer’s representative to be designated upon award. Compliance with FAR clauses including whistleblower rights, cybersecurity prohibitions, Buy American requirements, and trafficking in persons prohibitions is mandated, with multiple clauses applied under deviations. Offerors must maintain an active UEI and SAM registration and certify under provisions addressing labor standards, child labor, and procurement integrity. Failure to meet any requirement, including site inspection or accessibility compliance, may result in rejection or contract default at the contractor’s expense.