Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Hitachi S-3500N Variable Pressure Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM) - Parlier CA
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0408
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Parlier, California 93648, United States
- Points of contact
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- Shane Pope shane.pope@usda.gov (970) 851-3735
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a preventative maintenance service contract for a Hitachi S-3500N Variable Pressure Scanning Electronic Microscope located at their San Joaquin Valley Agriculture Science facility in Parlier, California. The contract requires two scheduled preventative maintenance visits and unlimited emergency repair calls during the performance period, with all parts except consumables to be repaired or replaced as needed. The primary objectives are to maintain optimal microscope performance and ensure proper functioning throughout the contract term. The government will evaluate quotes using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Offerors must submit quotes via email to shane.pope@usda.gov by July 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt.
This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 334516 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order for the services. The contract period of performance will run from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, providing one year of maintenance coverage. The place of performance is the USDA ARS facility located at 9611 S Riverbend Avenue, Parlier, CA 93648. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide detailed pricing, technical capabilities, qualified technician verification, and at least two references demonstrating recent experience in scientific equipment maintenance.
Notice text
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0408 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard has 1,000 employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, requires a Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Hitachi S-3500N. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS PWA San Joaquin Valley Agriculture Science
9611 S Riverbend Avenue
Parlier CA 93648
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1. Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all documents identified in the RFQ according to requirements as defined in section FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Submission documents, clearly note per item pricing, with all associated costs to include but not limited to shipping/handling/delivery price, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation on or before the date identified on the solicitation document. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov .
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 Service Contract Act WD 2015-5609 Rev 26 Date 21 May 2025 Fresno County.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA25Q0408(Final).pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Statement of Work 1232SA25Q0408 .pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Hitachi S-3500N Variable Pressure Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM) - Parlier CA | Award Notice | |
| Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Hitachi S-3500N Variable Pressure Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM) - Parlier CA | Solicitation |
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