Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for a Sciex Triple Quad 5500+ QTRAP HPLC/MS/MS system and Agilent 1260 HPLC system
ID: 75F40125Q125355Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, 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/b01455579552437293809315991a9a4a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide preventive maintenance and repair services for a Sciex Triple Quad 5500+ QTRAP HPLC/MS/MS system and an Agilent 1260 HPLC system. The procurement includes a base year and three optional years of service, requiring one planned maintenance visit annually, prompt on-site corrective maintenance, adherence to OEM specifications, and the provision of software updates and factory-certified replacement parts. These services are critical for maintaining the operational efficiency of analytical equipment used in research at the National Center for Toxicological Research, ensuring that ongoing studies are not delayed. Interested parties should contact Warren Dutter at warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov or call 870-543-7577 for further details, and the contract will be awarded based on technical capability and experience, with a firm-fixed price structure.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Warren Dutter
    (870) 543-7577
    warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov
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    75F40125Q125355.pdf
    The document outlines an RFQ (Request for Quote) issued by the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) for preventive maintenance and repair services of specific analytical equipment: a Sciex Triple Quad 5500+ QTRAP HPLC/MS/MS system and an Agilent 1260 HPLC system. The RFQ includes a base year period and three optional years, totaling four years of potential service. Key requirements for the contractor include one planned maintenance visit yearly, prompt on-site corrective maintenance, adherence to OEM specifications, and provision of software updates and factory-certified replacement parts. The delivery of service records and reports is mandated post-service completion for the government’s record-keeping. The contract is firm-fixed price, emphasizing the prohibition on advance payments and detailing electronic invoicing procedures. The document details the evaluation criteria for offerors, focusing on technical capability, experience, and compliance with accessibility standards under Section 508. The overarching goal is to ensure efficient and compliant maintenance of critical research equipment to prevent delays impacting ongoing research at the center.
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