Bruker Service Agreement
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0969
- Agency
-
Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a service contract for maintenance and support of a Bruker 500 MHz NMR instrument with CryoPlatform, with quotations due September 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT. The procurement is unrestricted, conducted as a commercial items RFQ under FAR Part 12, and evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology with HUBZone price evaluation preference.
Place of performance is Madison, Wisconsin at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period (September 26, 2026 through September 25, 2027) plus two one-year option periods, not to exceed three years total. The NAICS code is 541380, Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services, with a $19 million small business size standard.
The contractor must provide comprehensive maintenance and support including unlimited remote desktop support, magnet recovery, remote monitoring, Topspin software and firmware updates with installation, priority on-site response within three days, planned maintenance per Bruker recommendations, operation qualification, helium refills with labor included, and all repair labor and parts. At least one NMR-qualified technician must be supplied, and the contractor covers all travel costs for planned maintenance visits. All NMR spectrometer hardware and software must meet security provisions equal to or greater than current Federal guidelines. The government furnishes replacement computers as needed, maintained to Federal Section 508 standards.
Quoters must submit firm fixed price quotations valid for 60 calendar days, a completed SF-1449 form, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, past performance references (two to three projects from the last three years as prime contractor or subcontractor), and a capability statement demonstrating technical ability to meet all performance elements. Past performance is evaluated as Go or No-Go; vendors with no references receive neutral rating. Questions are due September 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. Invoicing goes to the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.
Notice text
Description -
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 1232SA26Q0969 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bruker Service Contract.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541380 The small business size standard is $19M This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
In order to be considered for award QUOTERS SHALL SUBMIT ALLOF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the service, price for each performance period with the total for base plus all options, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
- Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 3- Past Performance document for what is required.
- Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further consideration.
Quotes are due on 9/18/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.
Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 9/16/2026 by 9:00 AM PT.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date will be cause to reject the quote without further consideration.
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