Attune NxT Acoustic Focusing Cytometer Maintenance and Coverage

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks maintenance and support services for an Attune NxT Acoustic Focusing Cytometer, with quotations due August 14, 2026. This is an unrestricted RFQ for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12; all responsible sources may submit.

Place of performance is Peoria, Illinois (1815 N University Street, NCAUR). The contractor must provide three primary deliverables: one annual planned maintenance visit with virtual and in-person technical support, priority repair response time, and expense coverage for remedial repairs; on-site assessment and remediation of preexisting repairs, Windows 11 operating system compatibility installation, and Attune NxT software updates; and one full-day in-person training customized for the Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Unit, delivered by a ThermoFisher applications scientist. System reinstatement and NxT-compatible delivery must occur within 180 days of award. Contractor personnel must be trained technicians on the Attune NxT Acoustic Focusing Cytometer and must complete USDA security requirements, background checks, and facility safety compliance; the contractor assumes all security screening costs and bears all travel costs for repair assessment, repairs, instrumentation setup, maintenance visits, and training. The NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance); the small business size standard is $34 million. Service Contract Labor Standards apply to Peoria, Illinois, with prevailing wage determination 2015-5027 (Revision 28, May 13, 2026) establishing rates for the area. Evaluation prioritizes lowest price among technically acceptable offers, based on fair and reasonable pricing, technical acceptability, and past performance rating. The award will be one firm-fixed-price contract with FOB destination delivery.