SAM #1232SA26Q1173

USDA ARS Annual Maintenance for Thermo Fisher Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer and Vanquish LC System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking annual maintenance services for an Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer and associated Vanquish LC system components at its Grand Forks, ND facility. - Government Buyer: - Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Sub-agency: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Office: ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville MD - OEMs and Vendors: - Thermo Fisher Scientific (manufacturer of Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer and Vanquish LC components) - Products/Services Requested: - Annual maintenance service contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer (Serial No. MM10238C) and attached Vanquish Dual LC system - Includes 1-2 preventative maintenance visits per year - Onsite and remote repair services using genuine OEM parts - Qualification of instruments post-service - Coverage for travel and labor costs - Service for associated components: LC VF-P20-A, Charged Aerosol Detector VF-D20-A, Diode Array Detector FG, Vanquish Horizon Column Compartments VH-C10-A-03 (two units), Vanquish Split Sampler FT VF-A10-A-02, Vanquish Quaternary Pumps VF-P20-A (two units), Vanquish Split Sampler FT, Annual Lamp (UV and VIS) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service must use genuine OEM parts - Includes both onsite and remote (virtual) repair options - Small business set-aside, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - Firm-fixed-price contract structure - Multi-year contract: base year plus two option years

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 1232SA26Q1173 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Annual Service Contract to provide maintenance for Orbitrap Exploris 240 Mass Spectrometer. To include a One (1) Base year plus Two (2) 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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