Maintenance and Support Plan for FACSMelody Flow Cytometry Instrument
ID: 12305B24Q0218-PType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3e7ac4fbe95649d1a4ef7e24509bf454/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking a contractor to provide a comprehensive maintenance and support plan for the BD FACSMelody flow cytometry instrument located in their Biosafety Level 1 Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. The contract requires annual on-site maintenance, including one preventative maintenance service, unlimited service visits with a 48-hour emergency response, telephone assistance, laser calibration, and the availability of non-consumable parts, all performed by certified technicians using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and reliability of essential research equipment, with the contract period set from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025. Interested parties must submit their quotations by September 23, 2024, to Dilynn Rogers at dilynn.rogers@usda.gov, and are encouraged to review the attached Statement of Work for detailed requirements.

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    Dilynn Rogers
    (301) 504-3691
    dilynn.rogers@usda.gov
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    Statement of Work for FACsMelody.pdf
    The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to provide an annual maintenance and support plan for the BD FACSMelody flow cytometry instrument used in their Biosafety Level 1 Laboratory. The support plan must include one preventative maintenance service, unlimited service visits with a 48-hour emergency response, telephone assistance, laser calibration, servicing of non-consumable parts, and parts availability. The service will be performed on-site at the USDA ARS facility in Beltsville, MD, with a response time of 2-5 days anticipated. The period of performance is from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2025. Technicians must be certified by the original equipment manufacturer to provide these services. This initiative underscores the USDA's commitment to ensuring the technical reliability and operational readiness of vital research equipment.
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