1232SA26Q0392 with Attach I - II - III.pdf

SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

FACILITYCODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

ARS-1232SA

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

RM 3-2102

5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE

USDA ARS ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY D

ARS-126622 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

X

X

811210

SIZE STANDARD:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORARS-1232SA

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

04/30/2026 1700 ET

04/13/2026

850-819-8885THEODORE BLUME

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1232SA26Q0392

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 14 1164635OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

FARGO ND 58102

1616 ALBRECHT BLVD NORTH

PA ANIMAL METABOLISM-AGRIC CHEMICAL

15. DELIVER TO

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

RM 3-2102

5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$34

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA ARS ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY D

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

RFQ 1232SA26Q0392 - Sterilizer Maintenance Service Agreement USDA-ARS-PA Fargo ND 58102

The Contractor shall provide the preventative maintenance services listed in the statement of work for the sterilizer maintenance Service Agreement in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and its attachments. Quotation shall be valid for a 60-day period after the RFQ close date. A firm-fixed price purchase order with a base year

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

THEODORE S. BLUME

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

24.

AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

and four option years is anticipated.

Dol WD #2015-4969 Rev 30 dated 12/03/2025 is applicable to this award.

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP): All invoices must be submitted electronically through the

IPP via www.ipp.gov. Please see the terms and conditions for details.

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2031

0001 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #98H59442

Location: Greenhouse Room 100

Number of PM Visits: 2

Base Year

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027

0002 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #3621122

Location: Room #139

Number of PM Visits: 4

Base Year

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

14 2 of

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027

0003 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092848

Room #224

Number of PM Visits: 4

Base Year

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027

0004 CASTLE 533 SMALL VAC SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #URA011749

Room #231

Number of PM Visits 4

Base Year

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

0005 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092847

Room #139

Number of PM visits: 4

Base Year

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027

0006 AMSCO 250LS MAC SD MAN VRT SLD CAB 120V

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #33201729

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Base Year

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027

0007 AMSCO 250LS VAC MAN SD CAB STM REF RECOR

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #30331750

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Base Year

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027

0008 STER GP24X36X60AMSCO

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #280552

Room #: 113

Number of PM Visits: 2

Base Year

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2026 to 05/14/2027

1001 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #98H59442

Location: Greenhouse Room 100

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 01

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

1002 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #3621122

Location: Room #139

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 01

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(Option Line Item)

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Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

1003 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092848

Room #224

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 01

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

1004 CASTLE 533 SMALL VAC SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #URA011749

Room #231

Number of PM Visits 4

Option Year 01

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

1005 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092847

Room #139

Number of PM visits: 4

Option Year 01

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

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Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

1006 AMSCO 250LS MAC SD MAN VRT SLD CAB 120V

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #33201729

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 01

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

1007 AMSCO 250LS VAC MAN SD CAB STM REF RECOR

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #30331750

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 01

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

1008 STER GP24X36X60AMSCO

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #280552

Room #: 113

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 01

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2027 to 05/14/2028

2001 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care Only

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Equipment Serial #98H59442

Location: Greenhouse Room 100

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

2002 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #3621122

Location: Room #139

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

2003 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092848

Room #224

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

2004 CASTLE 533 SMALL VAC SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #URA011749

Room #231

Number of PM Visits 4

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

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01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

2005 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092847

Room #139

Number of PM visits: 4

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

2006 AMSCO 250LS MAC SD MAN VRT SLD CAB 120V

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #33201729

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

2007 AMSCO 250LS VAC MAN SD CAB STM REF RECOR

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #30331750

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

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Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

2008 STER GP24X36X60AMSCO

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #280552

Room #: 113

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 02

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2028

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2028 to 05/14/2029

3001 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #98H59442

Location: Greenhouse Room 100

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

3002 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #3621122

Location: Room #139

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

3003 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092848

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Room #224

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

3004 CASTLE 533 SMALL VAC SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #URA011749

Room #231

Number of PM Visits 4

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

3005 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092847

Room #139

Number of PM visits: 4

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

3006 AMSCO 250LS MAC SD MAN VRT SLD CAB 120V

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #33201729

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

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Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

3007 AMSCO 250LS VAC MAN SD CAB STM REF RECOR

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #30331750

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

3008 STER GP24X36X60AMSCO

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #280552

Room #: 113

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 03

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2029

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2029 to 05/14/2030

4001 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #98H59442

Location: Greenhouse Room 100

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

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4002 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #3621122

Location: Room #139

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

4003 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092848

Room #224

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

4004 CASTLE 533 SMALL VAC SD STM

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #URA011749

Room #231

Number of PM Visits 4

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

4005 GETINGE IC CAT # 5SSVUMQRAAAA

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #BAA092847

Room #139

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Number of PM visits: 4

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

4006 AMSCO 250LS MAC SD MAN VRT SLD CAB 120V

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #33201729

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

4007 AMSCO 250LS VAC MAN SD CAB STM REF RECOR

Coverage: Labor Care with PM Parts

Equipment Serial #30331750

Room #250

Number of PM Visits: 4

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

4008 STER GP24X36X60AMSCO

Coverage: Labor Care Only

Equipment Serial #280552

Room #: 113

Number of PM Visits: 2

Option Year 04

(Option Line Item)

01/15/2030

Product/Service Code: J066

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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1232SA26Q0392

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Period of Performance: 05/15/2030 to 05/14/2031

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Attachment I Sterilizer Maintenance Services Fargo ND

1232SA26Q0392

Statement of Requirement

The Contractor shall provide the preventative maintenance services listed in the statement of work for the sterilizer maintenance Service Agreement in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and its attachments.

Schedule of Items Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

1. Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

• Attachment I – Terms and Conditions

• Attachment II – Statement of Work

• Attachment II – DoL WD No. 2015-4969 Rev 30 dated 12/03/2025

• Attachment III – Contractor Request for Information (RFI)

• Attachment IV – Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☒ 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☒ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

WG-8-2 $28.36

WG-8-3 $29.48

SL-8-1 $29.95

☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☒ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

☒ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025)

FAR Clauses in Full Text

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least sixty (60) days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed sixty (60) months or five (5) years.

(End of clause)

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor’s signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non–cost‑reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification u and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price purchase order consisting of one base year plus four (4) one-year option periods will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation Method:

The Government intends to evaluate quotations using a comparative evaluation methodology. This means quotations will be compared against one another to determine which provides the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined in this solicitation. The Government may consider quotations that exceed minimum requirements and offer additional value or benefits, even if they are not the lowest priced. However, formal tradeoff procedures will not be conducted.

Technical Approach:

The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

• Ability of the offeror to meet the schedule requirements listed in the Statement of Work

(SOW).

• Detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the SOW that cannot be successfully accomplished by the offeror.

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor on Attachment V – Past Performance Questionnaire , along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Tradeoffs will not be conducted.

Price:

The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration.

The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Evaluation Criteria

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Relevant Experience - The Government will consider the extent to which the vendor demonstrates experience performing work similar in scope, size, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation. Greater consideration will be given to vendors whose experience reflects a strong alignment with the Government’s needs.

Past Performance - Offerors shall provide completed Past Performance Information Sheets (see Attachment V) for three (3) relevant contracts (references) completed within the preceding five (5) year period.

Offerors shall also provide Past Performance Information Sheets for all teaming partners and critical subcontractors to include three (3) relevant contracts (references) completed within the preceding five (5) year period. A critical subcontractor is defined as an entity (subcontractor, teaming Contractor) other than the offeror itself that will perform at least 20% or more of the total proposed contract. In addition to the Past Performance Information Sheet for each teaming partner and critical subcontractor, the offeror shall also provide a consent letter executed by each of its proposed partners and critical subcontractors authorizing the release of adverse past performance information to the prime Contractor to allow the prime Contractor an opportunity to respond.

If no relevant contracts are available, the three (3) most recent contracts completed in the last five (5) years shall be used. Contracts listed may include those with the Federal Government, State and Local Governments or their agencies, and Commercial Customers. If an offeror has no relevant past performance history, the offeror must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s past performance to assess the degree of confidence that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort. The evaluation will consider recency, relevancy, and quality of past performance.

Recency: Past performance information must be from efforts performed within the last five (5) years from the date of solicitation issuance. More recent performance may be given greater weight.

Relevancy: The Government will assess how closely the offeror’s past performance aligns with the scope, size, complexity, and type of work described in this solicitation. The Government will make an independent determination of relevancy of the data provided or obtained. Relevancy will be rated as:

• Very Relevant – Essentially the same scope and complexity.

• Relevant – Similar in scope and complexity.

• Somewhat Relevant – Some similarities in scope or complexity.

• Not Relevant – Little or no similarity.

Quality of Performance: The Government will evaluate the quality of the offeror’s performance on prior contracts, including:

• Timeliness of performance

• Technical quality

• Cost control (if applicable)

• Business relations

• Customer satisfaction

Sources may include CPARS, past performance questionnaires, and other verifiable references. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact and to contact references other than those provided by the offeror.

Confidence Assessment: Based on the recency, relevancy, and quality of past performance, the Government will assign one of the following confidence ratings:

• High Confidence – Government has a high expectation of successful performance.

• Some Confidence – Government has a reasonable expectation of success.

• Low Confidence – Government has concerns about successful performance.

• Neutral Confidence – No relevant past performance available; no positive or negative inference will be made.

Note: Offerors without relevant past performance will not be rated favorably or unfavorably but will receive a Neutral Confidence rating.

Price: Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the attached SF 1449 and OF 336. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. Total price evaluation will be for the base period and all option periods. Failure to propose pricing for the base period and all option periods on individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Places of Performance Information

USDA-ARS-PA Biosciences Research Laboratory Northern Crops Science Laboratory 1616 Albrecht Blvd North 1307 18th Street North Fargo ND 58102 Fargo ND 58102

Other Information

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions

Questions shall be submitted on Attachment IV – Contractor RFI via email to theodore.blume@usda.gov and are due no later than Thursday, 23 April 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Site Visit

A single organized site visit has been scheduled for Tuesday, 21 April 2626 at 10:00 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:theodore.blume@usda.gov a.m. CDT. For the site visit, we ask the following

• The names of any visitors, and whether or not they are US citizens (if not, they should bring a passport)

* All individuals interested in attending the site visit should pre-register by emailing Site POC Robert.faulkner@usda.gov and Chris.carlson@usda.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. CDT Monday, 20 April 2026 with a list of names of attendees. This is necessary to ensure that the site is prepared for the number of visitors expected.

(c) Participants will meet at:

Phase I - In the circle of the Phase II – Park in Northeast parking lot USDA-ARS Norther Crops Science Laboratory Biosciences Research Laboratory 1307 18th Street North 1616 Alvrecht Blvd North Fargo ND Fargo ND Call Rob Faulkner at 701-318-8351 for access Call Chris Carlson at 701-261-8002 for access

All attendees must meet promptly at 10:00am CDT for access to the Phase I site visit. Once Phase I tour is completed, all attendees shall convene at the Phase II location prior to obtaining access.

The Government will not reimburse any offeror for expenses related to attendance of this site visit. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) ☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☒ 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☒ 52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984) mailto:Robert.faulkner@usda.gov mailto:Chris.carlson@usda.gov

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

(3) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(4) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner.

The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO.

Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

Attachment II – Rev I (4-13-2026)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Project: Preventive Maintenance for Sterilizers

Locations: Bio-Science Research Laboratory (BRL)

1616 Albrecht Blvd N, Fargo ND 58102

Northern Crop Science Laboratory (NCSL) 1307 18th Street N, Fargo ND 58102

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Performance Work Statement: The Edward T. Shafer Agricultural Research Center (ETSARC) has a requirement to provide yearly preventive maintenance and inspection services on (8) existing and installed sterilizers described below. The company providing the service is herein referred to as Service Provider. Each completed service call shall be followed up with an email to the USDA representative including work performed and recommended follow-up action.

A. All labor for equipment inspection, adjustment, lubrication, installation of replacement parts and testing during scheduled preventive maintenance inspections is included. All parts and labor for repair calls between preventive maintenance inspections which are the result of equipment failure are also included for all equipment listed EXCEPT as noted under the coverage column of the equipment list table shown in paragraph 3.0.

Any necessary parts, including electrical components, shall be provided by the Service Provider.

B. Furnishing required replacement parts necessary to maintain equipment operating to the equipment specifications is required. The Service Provider has the right to furnish remanufactured parts and/or components in lieu of new parts or new components.

2.0 Background: USDA has an inventory of (8) sterilizers of all differing ages. This equipment requires the experience of a third-party vendor familiar with Steris, Getinge, and legacy equipment to keep them operational.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Equipment List

A. NCSL Sterilizers

ITEM DESCRIPTION Coverage SN# ROOM # # PM Visit

1 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM Labor Care Only

98H59442 Greenhouse Room 100

2 CASTLE 20X20X38 GRAV STER SD STM Labor Care w/pm parts

032621122 139 4

3 GETINGE IC CAT #…