Agilent 4150 Tape Station System, Consumables, Accessories, and Maintenance Services

The Food and Drug Administration seeks to establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for one Agilent 4150 TapeStation System Bundle (Model G2992A) with the ability to purchase additional units, proprietary ScreenTape consumables, accessories, replacement parts, and maintenance and support services, with quotations due July 17, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 (1,000-employee threshold).

Place of performance is Silver Spring, Maryland. The system must support DNA and RNA quality control analysis for genomic microbiology research and next-generation sequencing workflows. Technical requirements include processing up to 16 samples per run with complete analysis results within 20 minutes, full compatibility with existing Government-owned instrumentation and validated standard operating procedures, and 95% minimum system uptime during scheduled business hours per 12-month service period. The contractor must maintain status as an authorized Agilent reseller and service provider with all maintenance performed by OEM-trained and authorized personnel. All consumables must be genuine Agilent OEM products with a minimum of six months remaining shelf life at delivery.

Initial delivery of the instrument is due no later than 30 days after award. Consumables and accessories must be fulfilled within 10 business days; additional instrumentation units within 30 calendar days. The Agilent CrossLab Silver Service Plan maintenance includes one preventive maintenance visit per 12-month period with response times of acknowledgment within 4 business hours, on-site arrival within 2 business days, and system restoration within 5 business days. All unit prices must be firm-fixed for the full five-year period with no option years or escalation unless the Contracting Officer approves an alternative methodology.

Evaluation weighs technical capability (pass/fail) and authorized reseller status significantly higher than price. Past performance references from the prior 3–5 years are required (minimum two references). Quotations must include three volumes: technical specifications excluding pricing, completed BPA Pricing Schedule with fully-loaded unit prices, and past performance references. Submissions require completion of SF 18, a Buy American Certificate, and past performance forms. A Buy American Act certification must be submitted electronically by July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Questions are due by July 10, 2026. The Contracting Officer is Michele Jackson; submissions go to Michele.Jackson@fda.hhs.gov.