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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is seeking a maintenance contract for various Tissue-Tek equipment used in animal studies, emphasizing the importance of preventive and emergency maintenance to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). The contract will span five years, beginning June 30, 2025, with specific performance requirements, including preventive maintenance, emergency visits, and the provision of replacement parts. The contractor must operate within defined hours, complete services at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, and adhere to safety protocols, including obtaining necessary security clearances. Additional responsibilities include providing telephone support and ensuring operational improvements. The main goal is to maintain equipment functionality for effective histological research, supporting both veterinary medicine advancement and military health readiness. The performance work statement outlines specific tasks, deliverables, and inspection criteria essential for the contract, emphasizing accountability and documentation. Overall, the document serves as a clear framework for ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment critical to USUHS's mission.
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is soliciting quotes for a preventative maintenance contract for Tissue Tek laboratory equipment. The Request for Quote (RFQ), numbered HU000125Q0026, was issued on June 6, 2025, with questions due by June 11 and responses required by June 16. The contract is full and open under NAICS code 811210 and encompasses multiple equipment types, including cassette printers, embedding modules, and automated slide stainers, essential for histological pathology analyses in animal studies.
The award will be based on a trade-off analysis considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Vendors are required to demonstrate experience servicing Tissue Tek equipment and should submit detailed price quotes and the relevant technical information via email by the specified deadline. The government will evaluate offers to determine the best value, with the possibility of contract cancellation at its discretion. Vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. The solicitation incorporates provisions from Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).