SAM #1232SA26Q0958

USDA Solicitation: Biomek i7 Automated Liquid Handler Maintenance & Repair Services

This opportunity is for preventative maintenance and repair services for a Biomek i7 Automated Liquid Handler at the USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Systematic Entomology Laboratory, NEA, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - ARS Acquisition and Property Division - OEM Highlight: - Beckman Coulter (manufacturer of Biomek i7 Automated Liquid Handler) - Vendors Mentioned: - No specific vendors named; open to small business concerns - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive preventative maintenance and curative repair for one Biomek i7 Automated Liquid Handler with enclosure and associated components - Service contract includes: - At least one scheduled preventative maintenance visit per year - Unlimited repair visits as needed - Use of OEM parts for all repairs - ISO 17025 accredited maintenance, calibration, and certification - Priority technical support - Detailed service and certification reports - Coverage for ALP Static Peltier and ALP Orbital Shaker components - All labor, travel, and consumables included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide ISO 17025 accredited services - All maintenance and repairs must use OEM parts and follow OEM specifications - Services must be performed on-site at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Emphasis on equipment uptime to support critical USDA research - Priority technical support and rapid response required - Detailed documentation and certification after each service event - Contract Structure: - Firm-fixed price requirements contract - One-year base period plus one one-year option (up to two years total) - Evaluation based on lowest price technically acceptable

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 1232SA26Q0958 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for automated liquid handler preventative maintenance and repair services.  

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210  The small business size standard is $34.0M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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