Device Relocation and Recertification - Kerrville TX

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking a contractor to relocate and recertify a PacBio Revio r84156 sequencing device at its facility in Kerrville, Texas, under RFQ 1232SA26Q0143. The contractor must possess OEM-authorized repair service personnel and demonstrate capability to securely transport the device across a distance of 182 meters between two buildings, then perform comprehensive recertification and operational testing in accordance with OEM specifications. The evaluation will employ a lowest price technically acceptable approach, with only the lowest-priced quotation initially assessed for technical acceptability; past performance will be evaluated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable using available government sources and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System data. Technical acceptability will receive an overall rating of either acceptable or unacceptable based on demonstrated capability to meet all requirements. The solicitation closing date is February 2, 2026, with inquiries accepted up to 48 hours prior to the closing date; quotations must be submitted via email to the point of contact listed on sam.gov and must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days following the solicitation close date.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a size standard of 1,000 employees under NAICS code 334516. The contract will be awarded as a single firm-fixed-price award consisting of one Contract Line Item Number, with all costs for labor, travel expenses, packaging consumables, consumables disposal, and equipment rental included in the total price. The period of performance is 30 days after receipt of award, with the contractor required to schedule the relocation and recertification service at least five business days in advance of arrival and provide notification within 10 calendar days from award. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with a Metrology Technician minimum wage rate of $25.45 per hour established by wage determination 2015-5293, plus mandated fringe benefits including health and welfare compensation. The place of performance is located at the PA Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects facility at 2700 Fredericksburg Road, Kerrville, Texas 78028, with services to be delivered F.O.B. destination.