Preventive Maintenance of Q Exactive HF Basic System

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BACKGROUND The Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) requires the use of Q Exactive HF Basic System for protein analysis in plasma samples. It is imperative that these machines stay operational hence requiring a maintenance service agreement. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this requirement is to provide preventative maintenance for the Q Exactive HF Basis (S/N SN05164L) System, Nitrogen Generator (S/N A15-10-100), Dionex Ultimate 3000 NCS-3500 RS Nano (S/N 8105260) and Dionex WPS-3000TPL RS Autosampler (S/N 8105518). Preventative maintenance will help to keep the equipment in running order and process the Protein samples without any problems. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS The vendor is responsible for providing the following: Q Exactive Mass Spectrometer Unity Essential Support Plan MSPEC LCMS Essential Support Plan Features: - Unlimited number of demand on-site service visits with a maximum 72-hour response - Engineer labor and travel is included - Priority status for technical support inquiries - One (1) Scheduled Preventative Maintenance visit - Thermo Scientific supplied personal computers are covered - Factory-certified replacement parts included - Subscription to e-Support Online Technical Resources - 10% Loyalty discount on Parts, Accessories or Consumables for end user during active contract. Contact our parts group at Unity Priority line 1-877-594-3224 and mention the Loyalty PACs program. - Software updates and notifications updates are defined as changes of the existing software version that are intended to improve its performance. Software updates are usually indicated by a revision number change e.g. from Revision 1.1 to Revision 1.2.) - Computers purchased from Thermo that are required for the operation of the system will be covered under a Support Plan. Generator, N2, 1022 SNGL INSTR, ROHS Unity Essential Support Plan MSPEC LCMS Essential Support Plan Features: - Unlimited number of demand on-site service visits with a maximum 72-hour response - Engineer labor and travel is included - Priority status for technical support inquiries - One (1) Scheduled Preventative Maintenance visit - Thermo Scientific supplied personal computers are covered - Factory-certified replacement parts included - Subscription to e-Support Online Technical Resources - 10% Loyalty discount on Parts, Accessories or Consumables for end user during active contract. Contact our parts group at Unity Priority line 1-877-594-3224 and mention the Loyalty PACs program. - Software updates and notifications updates are defined as changes of the existing software version that are intended to improve its performance. Software updates are usually indicated by a revision number change e.g. from Revision 1.1 to Revision 1.2.) - Computers purchased from Thermo that are required for the operation of the system will be covered under a Support Plan. Dionex UltiMate 3000 NCS-3500RS NANO Nan Unity Essential Plan CHROM LC DNX Essential Support Plan Features: - Unlimited number of demand on-site service visits with a maximum 72-hour response - Engineer labor and travel is included - Priority status for technical support inquiries - One (1) Scheduled Preventative Maintenance visit - Thermo Scientific supplied personal computers are covered - Factory-certified replacement parts included - Subscription to e-Support Online Technical Resources - 10% Loyalty discount on Parts, Accessories or Consumables for end user during active contract. Contact our parts group at Unity Priority line 1-877-594-3224 and mention the Loyalty PACs program. - Software updates and notifications updates are defined as changes of the existing software version that are intended to improve its performance. Software updates are usually indicated by a revision number change e.g. from Revision 1.1 to Revision 1.2.) - Computers purchased from Thermo that are required for the operation of the system will be covered under a Support Plan. Dionex WPS-3000TL RS AUTOSAMPLER Unity Essential Plan CHROM LC DNX Essential Support Plan Features: - Unlimited number of demand on-site service visits with a maximum 72-hour response - Engineer labor and travel is included - Priority status for technical support inquiries - One (1) Scheduled Preventative Maintenance visit - Thermo Scientific supplied personal computers are covered - Factory-certified replacement parts included - Subscription to e-Support Online Technical Resources - 10% Loyalty discount on Parts, Accessories or Consumables for end user during active contract. Contact our parts group at Unity Priority line 1-877-594-3224 and mention the Loyalty PACs program. - Software updates and notifications updates are defined as changes of the existing software version that are intended to improve its performance. Software updates are usually indicated by a revision number change e.g. from Revision 1.1 to Revision 1.2.) - Computers purchased from Thermo that are required for the operation of the system will be covered under a Support Plan. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Estimated period of performance is April 6, 2019 through April 5, 2020 OTHER IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811219 with a size standard of $20.5 million. CAPABILITY STATEMENT/INFORMATION SOUGHT Respondents to this notice must provide, as part of their responses, a capability statement to include the following: (1) information regarding the respondents' (a) staff expertise, including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and, (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information; (2) respondents' DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, etc.) pursuant to the applicable NAICS code; and, (4) any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the OPDIV's acquisition requirement. INFORMATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Respondents should provide responses accordingly: (1) submit information electronically. No telephone or facsimile responses will be accepted; (2) format capability statements using Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF including attachments, resumes, charts, etc. Use single space, 12 font minimum and 8 - x 11 size paper; (3) organize material in such a manner that clearly identifies and address capability requirements and provide an executive summary; (4) capability statement should not exceed ten (10) single sided pages including references; (5) respondents must send one electronic copy via email; (6) responses must be received no later than March 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Local Time; (7) include respondents' technical and administrative points of contact, including names, titles, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses; and (8) send responses to this notice via email to the Contract Specialist, Heather Orandi at Heather.Orandi@nih.gov. 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