SAM #1232SA26Q0440

USDA ARS Seeks Annual Maintenance for Qiagen QIAcube Connect Instruments at ALARC

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking annual maintenance and service coverage for five Qiagen QIAcube Connect instruments at the U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) in Maricopa, Arizona. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC) - Contracting offices: ARS Acquisition and Property Division (De Witt, IA) and Contracting Operation Branch (Beltsville, MD) - OEM Highlight: - Qiagen is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the QIAcube Connect instruments - Vendors Mentioned: - Qiagen (as OEM; no other vendors specified) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual maintenance and service for five Qiagen QIAcube Connect instruments (serial numbers: 30047, 2434, 2500, 3428, 3455) - Instruments include both QIAcube Connect and QIAcube Connect MDx models - Maintenance includes on-site inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair coverage (parts, labor, travel) for each instrument - Service must be performed by certified technicians authorized to service Qiagen equipment - Repairs must be completed within ten business days; detailed work reports required within seven days after service - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four one-year option periods, with an optional six-month extension (total potential duration: 5.5 years) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Qiagen-certified technicians may perform service - All maintenance, repair parts, labor, and travel costs must be included - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Service is for complex robotic instruments used for DNA and RNA extraction - Place of Performance: - U.S. Arid Land Agricultural Research Center (ALARC), 21881 North Cardon Lane, Maricopa, AZ 85138

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 1232SA26Q0440 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for annual maintenance and service coverage for multiple Qiagen QIAcube Connect Instruments in support of USDA-ALARC located in Maricopa, AZ. Please see attachments for further information.

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 $34M. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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