Annual Maintenance and Service Coverage for multiple Qiagen QIAcube Connect Instruments in support of USDA-PWA-ALARC
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0440
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Maricopa, Arizona 85138, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks annual maintenance and service coverage for five Qiagen QIAcube Connect instruments at the Arid Land Agricultural Research Center in Maricopa, Arizona, with quotations due May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET and questions due May 15 at 3:00 PM ET. This is a sole-source procurement restricted to the Original Equipment Manufacturer or its authorized representatives, justified by the proprietary nature of the instruments and the specialized certification and firmware access required for maintenance without compromising equipment performance or data integrity.
Place of performance is on-site at ALARC in Maricopa, Arizona. The instruments include five QIAcube Connect units with serial numbers 30047, 2434, 2500, 3428, and 3455, manufactured between 2021 and 2023, used to automate DNA and RNA extraction from insect samples. The NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; PSC is J066, Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment. The contract is a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a base year (May 22, 2026 to May 21, 2027) plus four one-year option periods and an optional six-month extension, for a total potential duration of five years and six months. The contractor shall provide one annual on-site inspection and maintenance visit per instrument, with optional on-site repair within ten business days; all costs for parts, labor, and technician travel are contractor-borne. Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of service capabilities and proof of Qiagen-certified technician authorization. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with only the lowest priced offer evaluated for technical acceptability. Past performance will be evaluated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Contractors must submit pricing for all base year and option year line items to be considered responsive and maintain active SAM.gov registration. The Service Contract Act prevailing wage determination for Maricopa and Pinal counties applies, with rates ranging from approximately $10.88 to $51.50 per hour depending on occupation.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0440 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for annual maintenance and service coverage for multiple Qiagen QIAcube Connect Instruments in support of USDA-ALARC located in Maricopa, AZ. Please see attachments for further information.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34M. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| Annual Maintenance and Service Coverage for multiple Qiagen QIAcube Connect Instruments in support of USDA-PWA-ALARC | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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