Attachment 2 Performance Work Statement.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Bio-Rad QX One instrument maintenance contract

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Provide a brief statement of the overall project, including goals and objectives.

A maintenance plan is required for the continued operation of the Bio-Rad QX One Droplet Digital PCR System located at the S&T Pest Identification Technology Laboratory (PITL). This system consists of the following components:

• QX One instrument (S/N 766BR2216)

2.0 Background

Provide a general description of the requirement, describing the acquisition history (if applicable), the current environment, and the vision of the future of the requirement. If information technology is a factor, provide pertinent technical facts.

Bio-Rad is the company that produces the QX One ddPCR system and provides OEM maintenance. This maintenance plan is required to keep this existing equipment functional and ensure programmatic goals are reached. Preventative maintenance is required on an annual basis to ensure accurate outputs and is included in this plan. The preventative maintenance cannot be performed by an outside party. The estimated value of the QX One Digital PCR System exceeds $329,000 and thus replacement would be very costly.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Describe the specific tasks or work the contractor must perform. Provide direction on any specific methodologies.

· The description of task requirements will depend on the approach that is selected to describe the required effort.

· For a level-of-effort SOW, identify all tasks that must be performed and the hours to be devoted to each task.

· For a detailed statement of work, describe how the service must be accomplished. It may include precise measurements, tolerances, materials, quality control requirements, and other government requirements that control the processes of the contractor.

· Describe the requirements in a way that permits the contractor personnel to perform the service without direct government supervision. Contractor personnel must not be subject to the supervision and control usually prevailing between the government and its employees. For example, a SOW may permit the government to approve key personnel but must not permit the government to approve all personnel performing the service. The SOW should also not include words (e.g., “use methods directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)") that appear to indicate the government is managing day-to-day operations. Other items to consider:

· Specify requirements clearly so all readers can understand the content.

· Reference only the absolute minimum applicable specifications and standards needed.

· Tailor specifications and other documents.

· Separate general information from direction.

The maintenance plan must include the following items:

The technician performing the service must be authorized by the manufacturer of the equipment to perform such service.

4.0 Government Furnished

List any government-furnished support, data, property or facilities. Describe government responsibility for reviewing and approving reports and final products generated under the contract. If the contractor will require access to government facilities, identify the facility location and specific area. Identify any federal holidays or other times when access may be restricted.

Authorized technicians will be granted access to PITL during regular hours to perform the required maintenance tasks.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

N/A

6.0 Travel

N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

N/A

8.0 Security Requirements

NA

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

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