The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Preventative Maintenance Agreement for equipment used in research on methane emissions from cattle, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The USDA intends to award a sole source contract unless viable competitive options are presented, emphasizing the need for specialized maintenance services for analytical laboratory instruments. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the operational efficiency of research equipment, which plays a significant role in agricultural research and environmental studies. Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement to Contract Specialist James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Sources Sought Notice, while also complying with the wage determination requirements for service contracts in New Mexico, which mandates a minimum wage of $17.20 per hour for covered workers.