The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking a service agreement for the maintenance and support of Remel Inc.'s Sensititre System, which is utilized for antimicrobial susceptibility testing in the Environmental and Microbial Food Safety Laboratory (EMFSL). The contract, intended to span one year from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025, will provide comprehensive technical support, including 24/7 access to service agents, prompt on-site repairs, routine and corrective maintenance, software upgrades, and preventive inspections to ensure the reliable operation of this critical laboratory equipment. This service agreement is vital for maintaining high standards in food safety research, as the Sensititre System has been in use since 2014 for automated analysis of bacterial resistance. Interested parties can contact Shane M. Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov or by phone at 970-851-3735 for further details.