SAM #1232SA26Q0592

Sciclone G3 NGSx Annual Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild Services for USDA ARS Madison, WI

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks a small business to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, and rebuild services for the Sciclone G3 NGSx laboratory automation system at the USDA ARS Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research facility in Madison, WI. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division (AFM APD) - Contracting office at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD - OEM Highlight: - Sciclone G3 NGSx (manufactured by PerkinElmer, Inc.) - Vendors Mentioned: - No specific resellers or third-party vendors named; solicitation is set aside for small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Annual service contract for maintenance, repair, and rebuild of the Sciclone G3 NGSx system - Part number: 7540-01-152-8067 - Quantity: 1 per year (base year plus four option years) - Includes unlimited repairs, annual preventative maintenance, use of patented parts and proprietary software, remote/phone support by certified engineers, and support for custom-designed workflows - Service must be performed by personnel with at least 8 years of experience with the instrument - Travel costs for service repair are included - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only certified engineers with demonstrated experience (minimum 8 years) on the Sciclone G3 NGSx may perform services - Use of OEM-patented parts and proprietary software is required - Support must cover proprietary custom workflows and include remote/phone assistance - All work to be performed at the USDA ARS Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research facility in Madison, WI - Set aside for small businesses, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - Period of Performance: - Base year plus four one-year option periods, with a possible six-month extension - Place of Performance: - USDA ARS Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research, 1925 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706

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 1232SA26Q0592 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Annual Service Contract to provide maintenance, repair and rebuild to Sciclone GS NGSx. To include a One (1) Base year plus Four (4) option year periods.

This acquisition  is 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 500 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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

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