RV1-Specificatons.docx

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis for a new generation Bioruptor Pico Device and a one-year maintenance contract for the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Hilo, Hawaii.

The key details are: The unit must be compatible with existing Bioruptor Pico accessories and cooler, allowing shearing of DNA and chromatin from up to 12 samples at one time. The maintenance contract must cover all repairs, parts, product updates, and system verification, including shipping of the damaged unit and provision of a loaner unit. The period of performance for the maintenance contract is estimated to be December 2, 2024 - November 30, 2025, with delivery of the equipment required within 90 days after award. The procurement will be processed under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS code is 334516. Potential sources who believe they can provide the required services are invited to submit substantiating documentation within 7 calendar days.