QPIX 420 Molecular Devices 1 Year PM Service

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1428 is a request for a firm-fixed price requirements contract from the USDA Agricultural Research Service for a one-year preventative maintenance service contract for a Molecular Devices QPIX 420 system, serial number QP420-0138, located in Albany, California. The scope of work requires one annual on-site visit to be conducted within 60 days of the award, consisting of a pre-inspection and a base annual preventative maintenance visit. The contractor must provide a specialty technician to perform visual inspections of software, tubing, and relevant parts, and must provide written reports detailing any problems encountered and their resolutions. The contract includes labor, travel, technical support, and priority response. Services must be provided by the manufacturer or an authorized vendor capable of providing a manufacturer-recognized support package and warranty coverage. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a price evaluation preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating the offeror's technical approach and past performance over the last five years. Quotes are due by September 4, 2026, at 1400 CT and must be submitted electronically to Shalunda Mix. The anticipated period of performance is 365 days from the receipt of the order. Vendors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov and adhere to specific security requirements, including being escorted during on-site visits during normal business hours.