Incubator and Refrigerated Centrifuge Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
ID: 12505B25Q0008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, 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/899b8e9e03f6487fa301b2d3c40e4429/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is conducting a market survey to identify qualified contractors for preventive maintenance and repairs of four Eppendorf CellXpert 170i incubators and one Eppendorf 5810R refrigerated centrifuge at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing OEM factory-trained engineers for annual maintenance and unlimited repairs, ensuring the reliability of critical research equipment essential for the facility's operations. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on November 6, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Joshua J. Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua J. Dobereiner
    (309) 403-3556
    (309) 681-6648
    josh.dobereiner@usda.gov
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    Statement of Work.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a service and maintenance agreement for four CellXpert 170i CO2 incubators and one Eppendorf 5810R tabletop centrifuge at the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) facility in Ames, Iowa. The contractor will provide OEM factory trained engineers for annual preventive maintenance and unlimited repairs, with the contract designed as a Base plus four option years. Key service tasks include thorough cleaning, establishing operational baselines, replacing fluids and parts, and performing functionality checks. The contractor must also offer telephone support and emergency on-site visits. The government will provide necessary security access and power. Deliverables include annual preventive maintenance and as-needed emergency repairs, coordinated through a laboratory contact. All servicing must be done by certified technicians using OEM parts. Compliance with security protocols is mandatory for technician access to the facility. This contract ensures the reliability and continued operation of critical research equipment at NCAH, supporting its research mission.
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