Annual Service Contract/ Preventative Maintenance Plan for INTELLIFLEX DR-SE
ID: 12805B25Q0140Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROPFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (J036)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58755ab60f3a4e24aab9911bb5aef039/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide an Annual Service Contract and Preventative Maintenance Plan for the Luminex INTELLIFLEX DR-SE instrument at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research (CGAHR) in Manhattan, Kansas. The contract requires two scheduled preventative maintenance visits annually, along with unlimited emergency services with a one-day response time to ensure optimal equipment operation. This procurement is critical for maintaining the functionality of laboratory equipment, which is essential for research activities, and is set aside for small businesses under the NAICS code 811210. Interested vendors must respond in writing with detailed qualifications, including company information and technical capabilities, to Jennifer Busbea at jennifer.busbea@usda.gov by the specified deadline.

Point(s) of Contact
Jennifer Busbea
(806) 577-7228
(806) 723-5272
jennifer.busbea@usda.gov
Files
Title
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Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.docx
Apr 10, 2025, 3:07 PM UTC
The Statement of Work details the procurement of an annual service and preventative maintenance contract for a Luminex INTELLIFLEX DR-SE instrument at the USDA's Center for Grain and Animal Health Research (CGAHR). The contract aims to ensure optimal operation of the equipment through two scheduled preventative maintenance visits annually, alongside unlimited emergency services with a one-day response time to maximize productivity. The contract's scope includes travel to CGAHR in Manhattan, Kansas, with necessary personal protective equipment provided for BSL-2 laboratory conditions. Contractors must be Luminex certified, and all service reports must be submitted within five business days after maintenance visits. The work will occur within an access-controlled facility, requiring prior scheduling and constant escorting for the contractor. The document's purpose is to outline the requirements for vendors responding to the RFP, emphasizing service reliability, safety, and adherence to government procedures.
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