Maintenance Agreement - Qexac

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service seeks preventative maintenance and repair services for four mass spectrometer systems—one Thermo Q Exactive Focus and three Thermo Q Exactive Basic instruments—with quotations due June 19 and questions due June 12. The acquisition is unrestricted; no set-aside applies.

Place of performance is the United States. The contractor shall supply all labor, travel, and materials including original equipment manufacturer replacement parts. Service requirements include remedial repairs with a maximum two-business-day onsite response time, one preventative maintenance visit per instrument annually, factory-certified parts, hardware and application telephone support with priority access, a 25 percent discount on fixed-price services, and firmware and software updates. All pricing must be fixed and all-inclusive, covering labor, travel, and non-consumable parts, with invoicing in arrears. The contract term is one base year with four optional one-year periods, totaling five years maximum.

The NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The PSC code is J066, Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. Evaluation is based on technical approach (capability to meet service requirements including response time, parts availability, preventative maintenance protocols, and certified personnel), price (total aggregate pricing including discounts), and past performance (CPARS data or neutral rating if lacking relevant history). Award will be made to the offeror representing best value to the Government. The contract is exempt from Service Contract Labor Standards under FAR 22.1002-1(e)(1) for specialized scientific equipment maintenance. Contractors must execute a signed Service Contract Labor Standards Exemption Certification and submit an Accessibility Conformance Report prior to award.