SAM #12639526Q0158

Sole Source Maintenance Services for Bio-Rad Droplet Digital PCR Systems at USDA APHIS Fort Collins Laboratory

The USDA APHIS PPQ S&T Pest Identification Technology Laboratory (PITL) in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a sole source, multi-year maintenance contract for Bio-Rad Droplet Digital PCR Systems. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Plant Protection and Quarantine Science & Technology (PPQ S&T) PITL, Fort Collins Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (sole source, exclusive provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance services for Bio-Rad QXone and QX600 Droplet Digital PCR Systems - Part numbers: QXone ddPCR System Support Plan, QX One instrument (S/N 766BR2216) - Quantities: 1-year base period, up to 4 option years (total up to 5 years) - Includes full on-site support, unlimited repairs (travel, parts, labor), and annual or biannual preventative maintenance visits by manufacturer-authorized technicians - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Bio-Rad-authorized technicians may perform maintenance due to proprietary equipment - Maintenance is critical for continued operation of high-value PCR systems (estimated value > $329,000) - Sole source justification based on exclusive OEM support and technical requirements - Place of Performance: - USDA APHIS PPQ S&T PITL, 2301 Research Blvd Suite 108, Fort Collins, CO 80526-1825 - S&T Pest Identification Technology Laboratory (PITL), Fort Collins, CO - USDA-APHIS-PPQ-S&T Fort Collins Laboratory, Fort Collins, CO

Description

This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (UEI: SSHPDYFGN7J9) using FAR Part 12 procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain a maintenance plan will include the following items:   •    Full on-site support where the service technician will travel to the office where the equipment is located (PITL) •    Unlimited repair of the system inclusive of travel, parts, and labor •    Coverage of the QXone instrument  •    One preventative maintenance visit per year

Bio-Rad is the only company that produces the QXone ddPCR System. This maintenance plan is required to keep this existing equipment functional. Preventative maintenance is required on an annual basis and is included in this plan. The preventative maintenance cannot be performed by an outside party.

This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government’s review. 

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by June 4, 2026. Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice, must be sent via email to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov.

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