Preventive Maintenance QTRAP 5500
ID: RFQ25Q1284793Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATIONFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCSBeltsville, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6bcbc5c39ce748b38fb1480413976ec2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is seeking quotes for a preventative maintenance (PM) service agreement for the QTRAP 5500 mass spectrometer system, which is crucial for research and outbreak support at the Division of Seafood Science and Technology. The procurement aims to ensure the instrument remains operational, providing unlimited manufacturer-approved parts, labor, and technical support, while adhering to specific performance standards to prevent downtime. This contract is designated as a Full and Open competition under RFQ number 25Q1284793, with a firm fixed-price structure that includes a base year and four optional renewal periods, and quotes are due by June 20, 2025. Interested vendors should contact Warren Jackson at warren.jackson@fda.hhs.gov or call 301-837-7147 for further details.

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    Warren Jackson
    (301) 837-7147
    warren.jackson@fda.hhs.gov
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    Combined Synopsis for DSST-QTRAP AB 5500.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation by the FDA, soliciting quotes for a preventative maintenance (PM) service agreement for the QTRAP 5500 mass spectrometer system, necessary for public health research at the Division of Seafood Science and Technology. It is designated as a Full and Open competition under RFQ number 25Q1284793, adhering to FAR guidelines, with a quote due by June 20, 2025. Key requirements include unlimited manufacturer-approved parts, labor, and technical support, as well as specific performance standards for PM services. The contract is firm fixed-price, with a base year and four optional renewal periods. The PM agreement aims to ensure the spectrometer remains operational to prevent downtime, facilitating essential research and outbreak support. Bidders are instructed to submit detailed quotes covering all line items and are evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable standard. The document outlines compliance requirements, inspection criteria, invoicing procedures via the IPP platform, and various federal acquisition clauses applicable to the solicitation. Overall, this RFP reflects the FDA's initiative to maintain critical laboratory instruments that contribute to food safety and public health.
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