SAM #12639526Q0205

USDA Seeks Annual Service Plan for Tecan Fluent 480 Base Unit Laboratory Instrument

The USDA National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are seeking an annual service plan for a Tecan Fluent 480 Base Unit laboratory instrument. - Government Buyer: - USDA National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) - USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEM Highlight: - Tecan U.S., Inc. is the sole manufacturer and service provider for the Tecan Fluent 480 Base Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Annual Service Plan: Te-Care Complete for Tecan Fluent 480 Base Unit (Serial Number 2407006556) - Includes one scheduled preventative maintenance visit per year - On-site repairs and update installations - Cloud-based instrument utilization software service - Hotline support with 48-hour response time - Service provided by Tecan Certified Field Service Engineers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service is critical for supporting diagnostic operations in emergency response and outbreak preparedness - Only Tecan U.S., Inc. is qualified to provide these services due to proprietary equipment and software - Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order; award based on lowest price and technical acceptability - Four option years and possible six-month extension - No alternative OEMs or part numbers are specified; the requirement is for a specific serial-numbered unit

Description

Presolicitation Notice: 12639526Q0167 This is a presolicitation notice issued in accordance with FAR Overhaul subpart 5.101, Presolicitation. Point of contact: Julia Lackey, julia.lackey@usda.gov, Contract Specialist USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Set-asides: No set-aside Codes for services: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 811210 Electronic And Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Product Service Code (PSC): J066 Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Description: See the attached Statement of Work RFO FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures will be used for awarding the contract. The anticipated award date is July 15th, 2026, for Base Year: 8/1/2026-7/31/2027. The intended source for this acquisition is Tecan U.S., Inc. 9401 Globe Center Dr STE 140 Morrisville, North Carolina 27560-6211. Tecan U.S. has unique qualifications for this acquisition because they are the only manufacturer and seller of Tecan products and services. There is no other option to maintain these items. Equipment Servicing is an integral part of this contract. All responsible sources may submit a response which will be considered by the agency. Please email responses to julia.lackey@usda.gov requests must be submitted no later than July 9th at 12:00 PM Eastern. Quotes will be solicited directly from suppliers in accordance with FAR Overhaul subpart 12.201-1(c)(2). Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.

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