Quant Studio PCR Maintenance, Repair, and Instrument Trade-In

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Hood is seeking a sole source contractor to provide maintenance, repair, and calibration services for PCR instruments at the Biotest Division in Dugway, Utah. The solicitation requires the contractor to handle all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for maintaining and repairing multiple QuantStudio PCR systems, including one QuantStudio 12K system, five QuantStudio 12K Flex OA systems, and two QuantStudio ABS Q PCR systems. Additionally, the contract includes the purchase of two new QS3 0.1ML QPCR systems with trade-in credits for three ViiA7 instruments. The evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and price, with vendors required to meet the specifications outlined in the Performance Work Statement. The solicitation was posted on February 25, 2025, with responses due by March 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM MST.

The contract is an unrestricted competition under NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with no specific set-aside designation. The base performance period will run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with three additional one-year option periods available. The total contract will cover preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, and recertification services for the specified PCR instruments located at the Dugway, UT facility. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the attached pricing sheet indicates that vendors will need to provide cost proposals for two service options: "AB Assurance" and "AB Maintenance Plus" covering the base year and three option years. The solicitation emphasizes that all work is subject to the availability of funds, as stipulated in FAR 52.232-18, and the contract will be awarded to a technically acceptable vendor offering the most competitive pricing.