SAM #75F40126Q00350

FDA Preventive Maintenance & Repair for Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Systems

The FDA's Human Foods Program is seeking preventive maintenance and remedial repair services for six Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program / Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science, and Atlanta Human and Animal Food Laboratory - OEM Highlight: - Applied Biosystems is the only OEM specified for the PCR systems and calibration kits - Products/Services Requested: - Preventive maintenance and remedial repair for six Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Systems - Includes one preventive maintenance visit per system annually - All parts, labor, travel, and calibration materials included - Use of Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Spectral Calibration Kit I (Part No. 4360788) and Kit II (Part No. 4362201), both new with manufacturer's Certificate of Analysis - Technical and application support (phone/email) with two-business-day response - Remedial repair with two-business-day response time - All work must be performed by factory-trained or manufacturer-equivalent personnel - Service documentation must support ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All replacement parts and calibration kits must be new and OEM-certified - Contractor must provide documentation to maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation - Response to repair and support requests required within two business days - Firm-fixed-price contract with annual service for each system, covering a base year and three option years

Description

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program (HFP), Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science has a brand name or equal requirement for preventive maintenance and remedial repair services for six (6) Government-owned Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Systems. The services are required to maintain the instruments in proper operating condition and support laboratory operations.

The required services include manufacturer-compliant preventive maintenance, pure dye calibration, remedial repair, and technical support. Contractor personnel must be appropriately qualified and factory-trained or manufacturer-equivalent trained. The contractor must furnish required replacement parts and calibration materials, meet applicable repair and technical-support response times, and provide service documentation sufficient to support the Government's ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements.

The anticipated period of performance consists of a one-year base period and three (3) one-year option periods, with the base period anticipated to run from September 21, 2026 through September 20, 2027.

The applicable NAICS code is 811210, with a small business size standard of $34 million. This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns.

Detailed technical requirements, equipment information, performance standards, and contractor responsibilities are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), “Preventive Maintenance and Remedial Repair Services – Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Systems.”

Review the attached solicitation in entirety for specifications and quote instructions.

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