Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope Infrared
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12505B25Q0062
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Peoria, Illinois 61604, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Tiffany Reval tiffany.reval@usda.gov (580) 318-0321
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service Midwest Area is seeking a service contract for a Spotlight 400 Microscope Infrared (IR) located in Peoria, IL. The solicitation, numbered 12505B25Q0062, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for comprehensive maintenance and repair services for this specialized laboratory instrument. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, which means the government will select the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical specifications. Potential contractors must submit their electronic quotes by January 14, 2025, to tiffany.reval@usda.gov, and must include pricing information, technical specifications demonstrating compliance with contract terms, and a completed SF1449 form. All bidders are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
The solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will have a base period from January 20, 2025, to January 19, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods that could extend the contract through January 19, 2030. The service requirements include unlimited onsite service, 24-hour phone support with a one-day response time, and onsite repair response within two weeks. The contractor must provide one annual preventative maintenance visit and use 100% Original Equipment Manufacturing parts, with all service work performed by factory-trained Perkin Elmer technicians. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract for these services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility in Peoria, Illinois.
Notice text
Solicitation number 12505B25Q0062 Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope Infrared (IR) Contract is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and a PSC Code of J066 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment - Instruments).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001 Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope IR
1001 Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope IR
2001 Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope IR
3001 Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope IR
4001 Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope IR
Specifications: See attached RFQ 12505B25Q0062
The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following:
1. Price
a. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable
2. Technical Specifications
a. Shall comply with all terms and conditions of the contract.
3. Shall include a completed 1449.
All responses shall be submitted electronically to tiffany.reval@usda.gov .
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
See attached RFQ document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received via email to tiffany.reval@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8. Answers will be provided in an amendment to the solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sol_12505B25Q0062.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Wage Determination.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope Infrared | Award Notice | |
| Service Contract for Spotlight 400 Microscope Infrared | Solicitation |
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