Attachment A -Statement of Work.docx

Statement of Work

Title: Service Contract for the GC/MS Trace 1300

Background:

USDA. ARS requires a service contract for an existing ThermoFisher Trace 1300 GC/MS. gas chromatograph/mass spec (GC/MS), which includes a GC-Trace 1300 with AI 1300 autosampler MS-ISQ QD S (Mass Spec). This instrument is used to analyze the fatty acid profiles of the Atlantic salmon families in the breeding program. The purpose of the breeding program is to produce germplasm having desirable traits appealing to producers and consumers.

The equipment is currently NOT on a service/maintenance contract recertification might be required by the manufacturer.

Technical requirements:

Support Plan for a GC-Trace 1300, Serial # 717109200 includes AI 1300 autosampler MS-ISQ QD Serial # 140831(Mass Spec).

Plan should include:

1. Unlimited Technical Phone Support

2. Unlimited Firmware/Software Updates

3. eSupport online technical services

4. Priority On-site service response within 5 days

5. On site visit for minimum one repair to repair equipment not performing to factory specification includes Travel, Labor, and new OEM or factory-certified parts.

6. On site visit for minimum one preventative maintenance includes Travel, Labor, and new OEM or factory-certified parts and kits.

7. The technician is required to be factory trained

8. Ability to upgrade service level

Place of performance:

New England Plant Soil and Water Lab, University of Maine Campus, Portage Road, Orono Maine 04469

Deliverables/Schedule:

One year of on-site service during normal business hours.

Period of Performance:

One base year (12 months) and four (4) Option Years (OY) Estimated award of a contract: 8/9/2021 – 8/8/2022 Estimated OY One (1) 8/9/2022 – 8/8/2023 Estimated OY Two (2); 8/9/2023 – 8/8/2024 Estimated OY Three (3): 8/9/2024 – 8/8/2025 Estimated OY Four (4): 8/9/2025 – 8/8/2026