SAM #1232SA26Q0308

Extended Warranty and Maintenance for iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo ICP-OES and CETAC ASXpress Plus System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pulse Quality Laboratory in Fargo, ND, is soliciting quotations for an extended warranty and maintenance plan for its iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo ICP-OES Spectrometer and CETAC ASXpress Plus autosampler system. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pulse Quality Laboratory, Potato, Pulse and Small Grains Quality Research Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo ICP-OES Spectrometer) - CETAC Technologies (ASXpress Plus autosampler system) - Products/Services Requested: - Extended warranty and maintenance services for the iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo ICP-OES and CETAC ASXpress Plus system - Includes on-site corrective maintenance, certified OEM replacement parts, labor, travel, and annual preventive maintenance with a standard kit - Service engineers must respond within three business days of a service call - Annual preventive maintenance must be completed within nine months of contract award - Coverage for both the spectrometer and autosampler system - Firm fixed-price contract with a base year and up to four option years (total up to five years), with a possible six-month extension - Unique or Notable Requirements: - High-priority technical support and rapid on-site response (within three business days) - Use of factory-certified service engineers and OEM parts - Annual preventive maintenance visit and kit included - Award to lowest price, technically acceptable offeror with acceptable past performance - Place of Performance: - USDA ARS Pulse Quality Laboratory, 1616 Albrecht Blvd. North, 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 1232SA26Q0308 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an extended warranty for our existing iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo and DPQ-00809108, with CETAC ASXpress Plus.  The requirement is for a base year and up to four option years.

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  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 will be considered by the agency. 

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