Device Inspection and Service Plan - Wyndmoor PA
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for a Device Inspection and Service Plan for a BD FACSMelody and FACStation located in Wyndmoor, PA. This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotes are due May 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a pre-inspection and an optional device service plan for one BD FACSMelody and FACStation with two lasers. The Device Service Plan includes on-site preventative maintenance, software revisions, unlimited business day service visits, 48-hour guaranteed emergency response, and unlimited telephone support. All work is performance-based and requires contractor personnel to be OEM authorized repair technicians. USDA escort is required while on-site.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0607)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: A base period of 2 months (June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026) for pre-inspection (CLIN 0001), followed by an option period of 10 months (August 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) for the Device Service Plan (CLIN 0002). The total duration shall not exceed one year.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: USDA Facility, 600 EAST MERMAID LANE, WYNDMOOR PA 19038
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability: Rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on a sound and compliant approach.
- Past Performance: Rated "acceptable" or "neutral."
- Pricing: Must be provided for all line items and will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must complete the SF1449 RFQ document, including specific blocks and a declaration of technical capability and acceptance of terms. Quotes must hold prices firm for 30 calendar days.
- Inquiries: Must be submitted via email to the primary contact up to 48 hours before the due date.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is subject to the Service Contract Act, and bidders must adhere to Wage Determination 2015-5791, Revision No. 30. Invoicing will be processed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).