Research Service Contract for AB Sciex TripleTOF 5600 (SN BN22421403) Liquid Chromatograph - Mass Spectrometer, USDA ARS Fargo, ND
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0844
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Fargo, North Dakota, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking maintenance and repair services for an AB Sciex TripleTOF 5600 Liquid Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer located at their Fargo, North Dakota facility. The procurement requires certified service engineers to perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs using original equipment manufacturer parts to ensure the instrument meets predetermined performance specifications. Contractors must have certified technicians qualified to service Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS) instruments and must be accompanied by ARS staff during all service visits. The evaluation will be conducted using lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with technical proposals evaluated based on meeting minimum standards outlined in the Statement of Work. Quotes are due by September 17, 2025, and contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and complete required representations and certifications.
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The contract structure includes a base year from September 22, 2025 through September 21, 2026, with four optional one-year extensions potentially extending the contract through September 21, 2030. The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation. The instrument being serviced was originally purchased in 2014 for $422,000 and supports mission-critical research at the Food Animal Metabolism Research Unit. All services will be performed at the USDA ARS facility located at 1616 Albrecht Boulevard in Fargo, North Dakota, with facility access permitted Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 1232SA25Q0844 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 811210.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service Contract for AB Sciex TripleTOF 5600 (SN BN22421403) Liquid Chromatograph - Mass Spectrometer for the Fargo, ND location per the PWS. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
Quotes should include pricing as indicated below.
Base Year: 09/22/2025 – 09/21/2026 $______________________
Option Year One: 09/22/2026 – 09/21/2027 $______________________
Option Year Two: 09/22/2027 – 09/21/2028 $______________________
Option Year Three: 09/22/2028 – 09/21/2029 $______________________
Option Year Four: 09/22/2029 – 09/21/2030 $______________________
TOTAL $__________________
*Dates will be adjusted based on the initial award date.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS/ PLACE of PERFORMANCE is:
USDA ARS facility at 1616 Albrecht Blvd, Fargo, ND
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 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 offeror 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 by 12:00 p.m. CT, on or before September 17, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shalunda Mix at shalunda.mix@usda.gov. Reference the Solicitation # and Project Title in the subject line when emailing quote.
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.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Research Service Contract for AB Sciex TripleTOF 5600 (SN BN22421403) Liquid Chromatograph - Mass Spectrometer, USDA ARS Fargo, ND | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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