Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope Infrared
ID: 12505B25Q0062Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/63e20528489646bcb772e9933ed69620/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide a service contract for the Spotlight 400 Infrared Microscope. The procurement involves a comprehensive service plan that includes unlimited onsite service, 24-hour troubleshooting support, and all necessary repairs and preventive maintenance, with a base service period from January 20, 2025, through January 19, 2026, and four optional years extending to January 19, 2030. This contract is crucial for maintaining essential scientific equipment used in agricultural research and analysis, ensuring that the equipment remains operational and effective for ongoing research needs. Interested contractors must submit their quotes electronically to Tiffany Reval at tiffany.reval@usda.gov, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the solicitation, with all quotes due by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tiffany Reval
    (580) 318-0321
    tiffany.reval@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.docx
    This document outlines the Statement of Work for a service contract related to the Perkin Elmer Spotlight 400 Infrared Microscope. The contractor is required to provide a comprehensive service plan including unlimited onsite service, 24-hour troubleshooting support, and all necessary repairs and preventive maintenance. The contract will span a Base Year and four Option Years, starting on January 20, 2025. Key tasks involve a mandatory preventive maintenance visit once a year at USDA, performed by factory-trained technicians from Perkin Elmer. The contractor must ensure that all replacement parts are original equipment and that service does not void the equipment's warranty. The place of performance for this service will be the MWA National Center for Agricultural in Peoria, IL. The document ensures that the service plan meets the needs of the complex equipment and emphasizes timely responsiveness to service requests, all coordinated by the service plan contractor. This contract highlights the government's commitment to maintaining essential scientific equipment for agricultural research and analysis.
    Attachment 2 - Wage Determination.pdf
    Sol_12505B25Q0062.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a service contract involving the Spotlight 400 Infrared Microscope, issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The contract is open to small businesses, with a specification that it is not set aside for any particular group, thus allowing unrestricted competition. The proposal stipulates a base service period from January 20, 2025, through January 19, 2026, with four optional years extending to January 19, 2030. Key requirements include submission of invoices via the Invoice Processing Platform and adherence to federal regulations, including payment terms and ethical business practices. Various clauses governing contractor responsibilities, compliance with socio-economic programs, and environmental considerations are included, reinforcing the need for integrity and accountability in federal contracting. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal regulations to maintain government funding and public trust. In summary, the RFP serves as a formal invitation for bids to fulfill the service needs for the specified microscope while adhering to regulatory standards.
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