A04_histology_equipment_maintenance-Statement_of_Objective.pdf

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This statement of objective requests maintenance services for five pieces of histology processing equipment located at the US Fish and Wildlife Service Bozeman Fish Health Center in Bozeman, Montana. Services requested include general cleaning, preventative maintenance, inspection, and repairs for a Sakura Tissue-Tek tissue processor, Sakura Tissue-Tek embedding station, Leica CV5030 Coverslipper machine, Leica Autostainer XL automated slide stainer machine, and Leica RM 2255 Microtome. Bidders should provide fees and charges for each equipment servicing, describe quality control measures, and disclose any anticipated subcontractors. The contracting point of contact is Renee Babineau, who can be reached at 404-679-7349.

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Statement of Objective

General Maintenance/servicing is needed on five pieces of Histology processing equipment for USFWS

Bozeman Fish Health Center

Bozeman Fish Health Center is located at 1805 South 22nd Ave, Suite 1 Bozeman, MT 59718

The Center is comprised of multiple distinct laboratories that collaborate to ensure the health of hatchery-reared fish, monitor health in wild aquatic animal populations, respond to natural resource damage assessment incidents and provide early detection and surveillance of aquatic invasive species, including New Zealand mudsnails and Invasive Carp.

Histology Equipment list and Servicing Needed:

1. Sakura Tissue-Tek tissue processor Model VIP 6 - One time, general instrument deep cleaning and preventative maintenance/inspection as specified in operating/servicing manual to ensure good working condition or to detect early issues with parts. No calibrations needed. No known issues or problems.

2. Sakura Tissue-Tek embedding station Model VIP 6 - One time, general instrument deep cleaning and preventative maintenance/inspection as specified in operating/servicing manual to ensure good working condition or to detect any early issues with parts. No calibrations needed. No known issues or problems.

3. Leica CV5030 Coverslipper machine - One time, general instrument deep cleaning and preventative maintenance/inspection as specified in operating/servicing manual. Service is needed to fix this machine as the automated Coverslipper slide grabber mechanism is malfunctioning and occasionally dropping slides.

4. Leica Autostainer XL automated slide stainer machine - One time, general instrument deep cleaning and preventative maintenance/inspection as specified in operating/servicing manual to ensure good working condition or to detect any early issues with parts. No known calibrations needed. No known issues or problems.

5. Leica RM 2255 Microtome - One time, general instrument cleaning and preventative maintenance/inspection as specified in operating/servicing manual to ensure good working condition or to detect any early issues with parts. No known calibrations needed. No known issues or problems.

Please include all fees, charges, and hourly wages for each piece of equipment. Please include how quality control is to be measured.

Evaluation factors

Best Value to include past performance, certification on maintenance of these specific types of equipment and any manufacture certifications, QASP, and overall proposal.

Prior approval is required before performing additional services or repairs. All price changes or additional charges must be approved prior to work being done.

If a subcontractor is anticipated, the name of the subcontractor shall be disclosed with quote submission to be eligible.

CONTRACTING POC: Renee Babineau, Contract Specialist, (404) 679-7349, Renee_Babineau@fws.gov

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