Scientific Equipment Usage
ID: 12505B25Q0027Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a17c6aa8f9d04866bffb8784fcdd14f2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award a sole source contract for scientific equipment usage at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The objective of this contract is to procure services that provide access to advanced plant growth facilities, including greenhouses, growth chambers, and various scientific instruments necessary for conducting biochemical, molecular, and physiological experiments on plants. This procurement is crucial for facilitating collaborative research in plant genetics and ensuring timely access to essential scientific resources. Interested parties may express their interest and capability by contacting Joshua J. Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on December 23, 2024, with the subject line indicating the notice of intent to sole source.

    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 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for equipment services at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO. The contract, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, aims to support various research activities involving biochemical, molecular, and physiological experiments on plants. Requirements include access to advanced plant growth facilities, phenotyping systems, mass spectrometry instruments, transformation and tissue culture resources, bioinformatics computing, and microscopy equipment, all of which must be conveniently located near the laboratory. Contractors must provide training and flexible service options, ensuring researchers can efficiently utilize the equipment for ongoing experiments. The document outlines specific instrumentation needs, operational margins, and pricing structures for maintenance and usage of facilities. The ordering procedures emphasize that individual task/delivery orders will dictate funding obligations, with clear delineation of authority to effect changes to contracts. Overall, this contract facilitates a collaborative research environment to further the USDA's goals in plant genetics, ensuring quality and timely access to essential scientific resources.
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