PM contract for Perkim Elmer 8300DV ICP

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 001205405000006_LOC and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), set aside for small business. Clauses & Provisions are attached and will be incorporated in the resulted award/order.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310.

USDA ARS intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order (PO) to the lowest price, technically acceptable small business respondent for a preventative maintenance contract for our Perkin Elmer 8300DV ICP system, serial number 078N2091801. The system includes the ICP, an S-10 Autosampler, a PolyScience chiller and existing (and upgrades to) Syngistix software support. The maintenance agreement must include one preventative maintenance visit per year, on demand. The quote should include costs for labor, travel and needed parts.

The firm fixed price PO will include the following:
1. Preventative Maintenance services; A base year and four (4) option years (effective 11/04/2019) on the Perkin Elmer ICP system at the USDA, ARS, NWISRL in Kimberly, ID.

USDA, ARS, NWISRL requires a responsive contractor to provide all labor, travel and parts necessary to perform the services required. The contractor shall respond to a call for service within 4 hours and have the availability to be on site to complete repairs within 48 hours.

The FAR clauses for commercial services under $250K as per FAC 2019-06 apply to this requirement. Interested contractor should reference the attached solicitation documents for the terms and conditions, and will be responsible to monitor this website to ensure they have the most current information. No paper solicitation will be available.

TAX EXEMPT: USDA ARS is Tax Exempt (Tax Exempt #720564834).
SAM.GOV REGISTRATION: Vendor must be SAM.gov registered and active at the time they submit a quote.
GSA Contracts: Preference will be given to a vendor with a contract issued by the General Services Administration.