Service Plan Acquity UPC2
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0077
- Agency
- 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
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
- Points of contact
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- Elizabeth Calhoun elizabeth.calhoun@usda.gov (301) 450-1452
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for a comprehensive service plan covering a Waters Technology Corporation Acquity UPC2 Supercritical Fluid Chromatography system under Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0077. The service plan must include one annual preventative maintenance visit, 72-hour emergency repair response capability, performance maintenance, repairs, software and firmware upgrades, priority phone support, and provision of genuine Waters parts or equivalent. Offerors will be evaluated using lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with assessment focused on technical acceptability of parts and materials, past performance ratings (acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable), and pricing. All quotations must be submitted as firm fixed-price offers on company letterhead, include the offeror's SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, and provide two to three past performance references from projects completed within the last three years that demonstrate relevant experience. The deadline for submission is January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time via email to Elizabeth Calhoun, with quotations required to remain valid for at least 60 days following receipt.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $9 million under NAICS code 811111. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with one base year and four one-year option periods for a total maximum period of five years. The performance location is Ithaca, New York 14853, with delivery required on a FOB Destination basis inclusive of all costs and installation. Wage determination requirements for service contract workers in Tompkins County, New York apply, including prevailing wage rates ranging from $12.90 to $17.20 per hour minimum, plus health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, and paid holiday requirements. The government intends to make a single award and reserves the right to conduct discussions with offerors if deemed in its best interest, though it anticipates awarding without discussions.
Notice text
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0077 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Service Plan Acquity UPC2.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811111 The small business size standard is $9M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item description, place of manufacture, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Item delivered FOB Destination inclusive of all costs including installation.
- Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
- Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 3- Past Performance document for what is required.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.
DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.
(xv) Quotes are due on 1/21/2026 at 2:00 PM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at 121Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
(xvi) Elizabeth Calhoun may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 1/14/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2- Wage Determination Ithaca NY 2015-4153 Revision 25 07222024.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3- Past Performance LPTA.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 4- Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan Acquity UPC2 | Award Notice | |
| Service Plan Acquity UPC2 | Solicitation |
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