SAM #1232SA26Q0392

Sterilizer Maintenance Services for USDA ARS Fargo Research Facilities

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive sterilizer maintenance services at its Fargo, North Dakota research facilities. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Contracting office: ARS-1232SA, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - CASTLE (manufacturer of sterilizers) - GETINGE (manufacturer of sterilizers) - AMSCO (manufacturer of sterilizers) - Products/Services Requested: - Preventive maintenance and repair services for eight sterilizers across two federal laboratory facilities - Equipment models and part numbers include: - CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM (Part #98H59442, #3621122) - GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA (Part #BAA092848, #BAA092847) - CASTLE 533 SMALL VAC SD STM (Part #URA011749) - AMSCO 250LS MAC SD MAN VRT SLD CAB 120V (Part #33201729) - AMSCO 250LS VAC MAN SD CAB STM REF RECOR (Part #30331750) - STER GP24X36X60AMSCO (Part #280552) - Quantities range from 2 to 4 preventive maintenance visits per unit per year, depending on equipment and coverage type - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service agreement covers both labor-only and labor-plus-parts maintenance, depending on the equipment - Contractor must provide all necessary parts, including electrical components, for units with parts coverage - Follow-up reporting to USDA representative required after each service call - Contract includes a base year plus four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Small business set-aside under NAICS code 811210 - Place of Performance: - Bio-Science Research Laboratory, 1616 Albrecht Blvd N, Fargo, ND 58102 - Northern Crop Science Laboratory, 1307 18th Street N, Fargo, ND 58102

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.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0392 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The Contractor shall provide the preventative maintenance services listed in the statement of work for the sterilizer maintenance Service Agreement in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and its attachments.

One site visit is scheduled in two phases on 21 April 2026 at 10:00am CDT. Pre-registration is required per the RFQ.. Arrive promptly per the solicitation Site Visit instructions. No questions will be answered at the site visit. All questions shall be submitted on Attachment IV - Contractor Request for Information to theodore.blume@usda.gov by 4/23/206, 1:00pm CDT.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210  The small business size standard is $34M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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