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Preventive Maintenance and Service Agreement for Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX
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The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors, including SBA-certified HUBZone, 8(a), Women-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, who can provide service and preventive maintenance for a Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX S, 4-Laser with Plate Loader at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas. This notice is not a solicitation or request for proposal and does not guarantee any contract award. The goal is to gather information to determine the availability, capabilities, and eligibility of potential contractors to support an upcoming procurement decision, which may include set-asides or other acquisition methods based on the responses. Interested companies should submit a Capabilities Statement demonstrating relevant expertise, including factory-certified Beckman Coulter technicians and priority scheduling for needed repairs, by June 12, 2026. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), but no payment will be made for submitted information, and no proposals or bids are solicited at this time. The contract, if awarded, would cover a one-year base period plus two one-year option periods, with all future solicitations posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Point of contact for this market research is Joshua Dobereiner at the USDA ARS.
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Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS, 66502, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
THIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION
A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources.
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms; to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition; or to procure through sole source acquisition procedures.
Purpose: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential small businesses to include socio-economic set-aside qualified businesses and other than small businesses for the project below. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside or sole source is appropriate.
Project Information: The Government seeks information from qualified and experienced contractors capable of completing projects similar in scope and magnitude to the project described below. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform under a potential contracting vehicle.
Place of Performance: National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, 1980 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Period of Performance: One year base period with two, one year options.
Project Description: Service contract and preventive maintenance plan for a Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX S, 4-Laser with Plate Loader.
Scope of work: See attached Statement of Work.
Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities:
Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. The Capabilities Statement must show that the company meets or exceeds the following:
- Factory certified Beckman Coulter technicians;
- Priority scheduling of any need repairs.
Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time on June 12, 2026 to the attention of Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Questions should be directed to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.
Disclaimers:
- In accordance with FAR Part 4.203, System for Award Management (SAM), potential contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting proposals, bids, or quotes. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.sam.gov.
- Any potential future solicitations will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for the solicitation release and any updates or amendments.
- Do NOT submit proposals, bids, or quotes at this time
- The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.