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This document is a Statement of Work for the repair and preventive maintenance of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center in Albany, CA.
The TEM, a Thermo Fisher FEI Tecnai 12 model with serial number D328, experienced a catastrophic failure when the motherboard in the instrument controlling computer failed. The key requirements include reestablishing communication between the computer and microscope, troubleshooting and potentially replacing the CAB board, performing preventative maintenance such as oil change and cleaning, and repositioning the water rack. The contractor must have the necessary expertise, tools, and parts to complete the repair and maintenance. This work is being procured under Solicitation Number 12905B25Q0004 by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area. The solicitation includes a base CLIN for the repair and maintenance services, and an option CLIN for replacement of the CAB board if needed.
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Statement of Work Transmission Electron Microscope Repair
1. Background The transmission electron microscope – FEI Tecnai 12, SN D328 is in the Characterization Lab, a multi-user facility at the WRRC in the Bioproducts Research Unit. The transmission electron microscope experienced catastrophic failure when the mother board in the instrument controlling computer failed in May 2024 due to age or electrical power outage. IT built another computer with similar operating features; we reinstalled the software but were still unable to get it running. Troubleshooting indicated that the CAB board had failed. The TEM also needs a preventive maintenance. OEM is Thermo Fisher FEI in Hillsboro, OR.
2. Requirements
2.1 General Requirements
2.1.1 The Contractor, as an independent contractor and not an agent of the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center (ARS WRRC) shall supply the necessary personnel, material and transportation needed for travel and repairs.
2.2 Specific requirements
2.2.1 The contractor will provide the parts, labor, and other components needed for repair and preventive maintenance.
2.2.2 The contractor will have all knowledge, expertise, tools, and other items needed to repair and perform a preventive maintenance on the equipment.
CLIN 001 Provide repair service for our T12 Transmission Electron Microscope to include:
• Re-establishing communication of computer with TEM,
• Troubleshoot CAB board
• Perform preventative maintenance as needed
CLIN 0002 OPTION ITEM
Replacement of CAB board, if needed to restore function
2.3 Offerors
Offerors will provide evidence of being able to perform the necessary work and provide the required parts:
a. Reestablish communication between the existing instrument controlling computer and Tecnai 12 microscope.
b. Replace CAB board if needed.
c. Provide a preventive maintenance which will include oil change in the rotary and diffusion pumps, clean column, reset water rack and attachments so that it doesn’t leak air or water
d. Reposition water rack to provide easier access to the back of the microscope.
e. Identify any other problem areas in the microscope.
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