ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Device Inspection and Service Plan - Wyndmoor PA

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1232SA26Q0607
Response Deadline
May 15, 2026
7 days left
Days Remaining
7
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, through USDA ARS AFM APD, is seeking a firm-fixed-price device inspection and service plan for laboratory equipment at its Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania facility. The work centers on a mandatory pre-inspection for a BD FACSMelody and FACStation with two lasers, followed by an optional service plan that includes preventative maintenance, software revisions, unlimited business-day service visits, 48-hour emergency response, and unlimited telephone support. The requirement calls for OEM-certified technicians, compliance with applicable laws and OEM specifications, escorted on-site personnel, and evaluation based on lowest-price technically acceptable with technical acceptability and past performance considered. Quotations are due by May 15, 2026 at 0900 ET under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0607, and the acquisition is unrestricted.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334516
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
J066
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
SF1449_RFQ_1232SA26Q0607.pdf
PDF332 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This government Request for Proposal (RFP) from the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division outlines a solicitation for a Device Inspection and Service Plan in Wyndmoor, PA. The acquisition, identified by Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0607, is a firm-fixed price purchase order with a 2-month base period and a 10-month option period, not exceeding one year in total. Offers are due by May 15, 2026, 0900 ET. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest price technically acceptable offer, considering technical acceptability and past performance. The document details federal and USDA-specific clauses, including those on anti-discrimination, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance, and enforceable supplier terms. It also provides instructions for offerors, invoicing, and agency protest procedures.
Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement and QASP.pdf
PDF179 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This government file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Device Service Plan for a BD FACSMelody and FACStation with two lasers at a USDA facility in Wyndmoor, PA. The contract includes a mandatory pre-inspection (CLIN 0001) for 45 days and an optional 10-month service plan (CLIN 0002). Key requirements include OEM-certified technicians, adherence to all applicable laws and OEM specifications, and a firm-fixed-price structure for both phases. The pre-inspection requires a report of findings and OEM certification of the machine's working condition. The service plan covers one on-site preventative maintenance visit, software revisions, unlimited business-day service visits with a 48-hour emergency response, and unlimited telephone support. Invoicing will be done electronically via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with payments made in arrears. Contractor personnel must be escorted by USDA staff on-site.
Attachment 2 Wage Determination 2015_5791_R30.pdf
PDF73 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
This document is Wage Determination No. 2015-5791, Revision No. 30, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, on December 3, 2025. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various service occupations in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania, under the Service Contract Act. The file lists numerous occupations across administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors, each with a corresponding hourly rate. It also details fringe benefits, including health and welfare payments, vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 8, 4 weeks after 15), and eleven paid holidays. Special conditions are outlined for computer employees regarding exemption criteria, and for air traffic controllers and weather observers concerning night and Sunday pay differentials. Hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) are specified for work with ordnance and explosives. Uniform allowance guidelines are provided, requiring contractors to furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for costs, including cleaning and maintenance ($3.35/week or $0.67/day) unless uniforms are

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 15, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 30, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sub-Tier
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Office
USDA ARS AFM APD

Point of Contact

Name
Christopher Turner

Place of Performance

Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

Official Sources