Ento Molecular Devices Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 75D30124Q77708 and is issued as a Request for Quote(RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-07. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811219 with a small business size standard of $34,000,000. The Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria (DPDM), Entomology Branch (EB) has a Molecular Devices Spectramax M5e Multi-Mode Microplate reader that requires a preventative and on-site maintenance contract.  This contract will guarantee the equipment operates at optimum levels and prevents degradation in results. As such, the branch anticipates awarding a maintenance agreement contract from Molecular Devices for the Spectramax M5e Multi-Mode Microplate reader used by DPDM/EB.

The CDC intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.  This is an open market posting with only one known qualified offorer.  The below items are sought:

Synopsis of requirement: MRC Custom Performance Assurance allows for full on-site service and unlimited repair visits of our Molecular Devices Spectramax M5e Multi-Mode Microplate reader for a base year and two option periods, from 2024 through 2027 including:

• Parts
• Labor
• Travel expenses
• One annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) visit
• Priority response

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Base Period:  6/1/2024 -5/31/2025

ITEM

SUPPLIES / SERVICES

QTY / UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED PRICE

0001

MA Base Year

Maintenance Agreement/PM (sn:MVE05740)

Custodial Account #: 91903

1 Each

Option 1 MA Option Year 1:  6/1/2025 -5/31/2026

ITEM

SUPPLIES / SERVICES

QTY / UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED PRICE

1001

MA Option Year 1; Yr 2

Maintenance Agreement/PM (sn:MVE05740)

Custodial Account #: 91903

1 Each

Option 2 MA Option Year 2:  6/1/2026 -5/31/2027

ITEM

SUPPLIES / SERVICES

QTY / UNIT

UNIT PRICE

EXTENDED PRICE

2001

MA Option Year 2; Yr 3

Maintenance Agreement/PM (sn:MVE05740)

Custodial Account #: 91903

1 Each

This contract action is for precision maintenance service for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested entities may identify their interest and capability with this requirement.  This notice is still a request for competitive quotations. All quotations/responses received within ten(10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.  A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Any quotation/response should be emailed to Gary Morgan, Contract Specialist at gmorgan1@cdc.gov  by 5:00PM EST Tuesday, May 6, 2024.  No further notice will be posted.