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This document outlines the scope of work for a preventative maintenance contract for a FACSMelody flow cytometry instrument. The contract requires the contractor to provide an on-site complete support plan for the BD FACSMelody flow cytometry instrument located at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Maryland. Services include one preventative maintenance visit and inspection kit per year, unlimited emergency on-site service visits with a 48-hour response time, unlimited telephone support, and calibration and repair of laser and non-consumable parts. The period of performance is one year from award date to 2024. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 12305B23Q0200 from the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service for preventative maintenance of the specified FACSMelody flow cytometry instrument.

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Scope of Work

Scope:

To provide an on-site complete support plan for FACSMelody flow cytometry instrument. The BD FACSMelody sorter is a compact optical bench flow cytometer and sorter which offers a simplified and streamlined approach to cell sorting. The BD FACSMelody system allows for fast, reproducible results to be achieved regardless of operator skill level. With its high sensitivity and resolution, the BD FACSMelody sorter can identify and isolate target cells for up to nine colors. This extended multicolor capability allows for dim or rare subpopulations to be identified, and produces more data with less sample.

Background:

USDA, ARS requires a yearly on-site maintenance and support plan for FACSMelody flow cytometry instrument. This equipment has been covered by annual service plans since its original purchase date and is located in a Biosafety Level 1 Laboratory. This contract is a continuance of a previous support plan for the FACSMelody Flow Cytometry instrument. The support plan provides coverage for maintenance and repairs, with specifics found in the technical requirements below.

Technical requirements:

1) One preventative maintenance service and inspection/kit.

2) Unlimited service visits during a one year period, including a guaranteed 48h-response for on-site service in the event of an emergency.

3) Unlimited telephone support for the instrument.

4) Laser calibration/servicing and non-consumable parts for the instrument.

Deliverables/Schedule:

On-site response time of 2-5 days

Place of performance:

On-site, unless removal of the covered equipment is required. USDA, ARS, 10300 Baltimore Avenue Bldg. 307, Rm. 203, BARC-EAST Beltsville, MD 20705

Period of Performance:

One year from time of award for 12 months to 2024

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