Attachment A - Performance Work Statement.docx

Attachment A Performance Work Statement (PWS) Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for LCMS 8050 and GCMS 8040

RFQ# 12805B21Q350

1. Delivery Location USDA ARS PA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Unit 2420 2nd Avenue North Grand Forks, ND 58201

2. Nature/Description of Action The USDA-ARS-PA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Unit has a requirement for a Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for two instruments: 1) Shimadzu TQ8040 NCI Model# GC-MS (Acquired 2014, SN: O211552-0005); and 2) Shimadzu LCMS-8050 System (Acquired 2016, SN: O108353_55040 Instruments have been under a preventative maintenance contract since expiry of their first-year warranties.

3. Description of Supplies/Services

Service Contracts will include:

1) One annual preventative maintenance visit for the Shimadzu TQ8040 NCI model GC-MS. Visits will be scheduled by the provider and our mutual convenience or performed during other service visit. The PM will be performed according to OEM-established procedures. The PM visit will include necessary leaning, adjustments, verification, lubrication and parts replacement. Labor, travel expenses, and the cost of OEM consumables will be included during the visit at no extra charge to the customer.

2) One service contract at the level offered by Shimadzu at the“Extended Warranty Plus” level for the main unit (mass spectrometer) portion of the LCMS-8050 system. This includes two PM visits. Visits will be scheduled by the provider and our mutual convenience or performed during other service visit. The PM will be performed according to OEM-established procedures. The PM visit will include necessary leaning, adjustments, verification, lubrication and parts replacement. Labor, travel expenses, and the cost of OEM consumables will be included during the visit at no extra charge to the customer. This coverage also includes all parts and labor necessary to restore the products to operating specifications. In the event of a product failure, the provider commits to providing on-demand service, phone support, and on-site support within 2 days of call initiation.

3) Preventative Maintenance/FSE travel will be included

4. Period of Performance

Base Year + 4 Option Year Contract