Performance Maintenance with Full Repair Service Plan for UPLC/MS/MS instrument (Xevo TQ-S micro)
ID: 12305B24Q0213Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ff49ef40a11443fe91ac1ca9be311047/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide a Performance Maintenance with Full Repair Service Plan for a UPLC/MS/MS instrument (Xevo TQ-S micro) at the Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit located in Glenside, Pennsylvania. The selected contractor will be responsible for routine maintenance, replacement of wear parts, and comprehensive calibration and qualification checks to ensure the instrument's optimal performance, which is critical for ongoing research into the impact of diet on gut microbiota. This maintenance support is essential for the timely and accurate analysis of data derived from various samples, facilitating vital scientific research concerning food and health interactions. Interested parties should submit their responses to Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov by September 9, 2024, at 10 AM EST, as this is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only, and no contract will be awarded based solely on the responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dilynn Rogers
    (301) 504-3691
    dilynn.rogers@usda.gov
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires a Performance Maintenance with Full Repair Service Plan for a UPLC/MS/MS instrument (Xevo TQ-S micro) at the Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit. The scientists utilize this advanced analytical instrument to study the impact of diet on gut microbiota through the quantification of metabolites from numerous samples. The project emphasizes the importance of precise and timely data analysis. The contractor's responsibilities involve routine maintenance, replacement of wear parts using manufacturer-approved components, and comprehensive calibration and qualification checks. A full repair service will be available throughout the contract period, ensuring prompt and quality service. Specific maintenance plans are outlined for several equipment units, with an estimated project period from September 20, 2024, to September 19, 2025. This document serves as a formal request for proposals (RFP), outlining the USDA's needs for expert maintenance support that is critical for continuing vital scientific research concerning food and health interactions.
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