Super Q Water System Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1161374
- Agency
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Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking to procure maintenance and support services for the Super Q water system currently in use at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Fort Collins, Colorado. The contract requires biannual preventive maintenance including full mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical checks, performance verification, cleaning, and lubrication, as well as filter and component replacement services performed by factory-trained engineers using genuine Millipore Sigma ISO 9001-certified parts. The service provider must deliver unlimited troubleshooting support during business hours, supply all necessary spare parts, and provide detailed service reports following manufacturer specifications. The procurement will utilize simplified procedures under FAR 12.201-1 for contract award, with responses due by March 8, 2026. The anticipated contract award date is March 24, 2026, with the point of contact being Stephen Tees at the NVSL facility in Fort Collins.
This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designation for small businesses or other designated categories. EMD Millipore Corporation of Burlington, Massachusetts has been identified as the intended sole source for contract performance due to the proprietary nature of the Super Q water system, as Millipore Sigma is both the original manufacturer and the exclusive producer of all required components including filters, UV lamps, and decontamination solutions. No other vendor has access to the proprietary technology or technical support documentation necessary to maintain the system. The notice does not specify anticipated contract value or the total number of service visits required, though the biannual maintenance schedule and unlimited troubleshooting support indicate an ongoing service relationship rather than a time-limited engagement.
Notice text
Point of contact:
Stephen Tees
2150 Centre Avenue, Building B
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Stephen.Tees@usda.gov
Codes for services:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Product Service Code (PSC): J046 Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment - Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment
Description:
This requirement is for Super Q water system services at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). The services include but are not limited to the following tasks:
- Biannual Preventive Maintenance: Full mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical checks, performance verification, cleaning, and lubrication.
- Filter & Component Replacement: All required filters and cleaners changed per manufacturer specifications; UV lamp replaced as needed.
- Genuine Parts & Standards: Use Millipore Sigma ISO® 9001-certified parts and system-specific maintenance kits.
- Qualified Service: Performed by factory-trained engineers following Millipore Sigma procedures.
- Support & Reporting: Unlimited troubleshooting during business hours, all spare parts included, and detailed service reports provided.
RFO FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures will be used for awarding the contract. The anticipated award date is March 24th, 2026.
The intended source for this acquisition is EMD Millipore Corporation, 400 Summit Drive, Burlington, MA 01803.
Millipore Sigma is the only vendor capable of performing maintenance on the Super Q water system due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. Millipore Sigma is the original manufacturer of this system and exclusively produces the required components including the filters, UV lights, and decontamination solutions designed specifically for this equipment. Additionally, Millipore Sigma is the sole source for technical support, parts, and services necessary to maintain and ensure the proper functioning of this proprietary water system. No other vendor has access to the proprietary manuals, parts, or expertise required to perform these services.
All responsible sources may submit a response which will be considered by the agency. Please email responses to Stephen Tees at Stephen.Tees@usda.gov no later than the response date of this notice. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.
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