Maintenance plan and extended warranty for iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo Spectrometer and CETAC ASXpress Plus system

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for extended warranty and maintenance services for an iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo ICP-OES Spectrometer and CETAC ASXpress Plus sample introduction system through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1232SA26Q0308. The contract requires on-site corrective maintenance with a three-business-day response target, one annual preventive maintenance visit with standard maintenance kits, and high-priority technical support services delivered by certified service engineers or technicians. Offerors must submit pricing for all line items covering the base year and all four option years to be considered responsive. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer based on FAR 12.203 evaluation criteria, which consider price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Questions must be submitted by April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT, with quotations also due by April 30, 2026.

This is an unrestricted acquisition with no set-aside for small business concerns, meaning all responsible sources may submit quotations. The contract consists of a one-year base period with four optional one-year renewal periods, for a potential five-year duration of services. Services will be performed at the USDA ARS facility located at 1616 Albrecht Boulevard in Fargo, North Dakota, with facility access generally available 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with the Laboratory/Instrument Mechanic prevailing wage rate established at $33.06 per hour plus $5.55 in fringe benefits for Cass County, North Dakota. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a small business size standard of $34 million.