SAM #1232SA26Q0178

Annual Service Plan for MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter at USDA-ARS ADRU

This opportunity is for an annual service plan for a MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter at the USDA-ARS Animal Disease Research Unit in Pullman, WA. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Animal Disease Research Unit (ADRU) - OEM Highlight: - Miltenyi Biotec (manufacturer of the MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual service and maintenance plan for a MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter (unit#10447) - Technical support (remote and on-site) - Preventive maintenance (minimum one visit per year) - Repair services (with defined response times: urgent repairs require 1-hour phone response, 1 business day email/chat, 2 business days on-site; non-urgent repairs require 1 business day email, up to 5 business days on-site) - Software updates (at least annually) - All travel to service location included - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service must include all labor, travel, and parts for preventive maintenance and repairs - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and DEI policies - Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination for Whitman, WA applies - Service report approval and performance oversight by USDA Technical Point of Contact - Place of Performance: - USDA-ARS Animal Disease Research Unit (ADRU), 1855 Ott Road, 3003 ADBF, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-0001 - Contract Structure: - Base year plus four one-year option periods (up to five years total)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0178 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Annual Service Plan for a MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter that shall include a base and four option years.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34 Million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

The Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-5559 for Whitman, WA is applicable and is attached.

The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.

Submit quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.

Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 72-hours prior to the close date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field. Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”.

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