oKtopure High Throughput DNA Extraction Robot Premier Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
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.
Next steps
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), specifically the Plains Area Winter Wheat Genetics Research Unit in Manhattan, KS, is soliciting quotes for a Premier Service Contract for an oKtopure High Throughput DNA Extraction Robot (S/N 09-00241). This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement, open to all responsible sources. The contract aims to sustain the operational capacity of the robot through comprehensive technical support, software maintenance, and preventative services. Quotes are due by April 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Remote Technical Support: 2-hour response time, Monday-Friday, 7 am – 7 pm, via phone, email, or customer portal.
- On-site Repair: Comprehensive coverage including travel, labor, and parts.
- On-site Annual Preventative Maintenance: One service visit per year.
- Software Support: Including operating software version updates.
- Operator Training: Unlimited training provided during on-site repair or preventative maintenance visits.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0446
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Premier Service Contract.
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods, extending the potential contract duration through April 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: 4303 Throckmorton Plant Science Center, 1712 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66506.
- Product/Service Code: H249 (Equipment And Materials Testing: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment).
- NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
Set-Aside
This is an unrestricted requirement and is not set-aside for small business concerns.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit a combined technical and price volume, limited to 10 pages. Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days. Invoices are to be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
- Technical Acceptability: Assesses the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach, demonstrating a thorough understanding of requirements.
- Price: Must be fair and reasonable, with pricing for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for both base and option years.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable, based on prior contract performance with USDA and other government sources (e.g., CPARS). Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability and Past Performance initially.
Key Deadlines
- Questions Due: April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Offers Due: April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
Contact Information
- Contractual Point of Contact: Marian Dyson (marian.dyson@ars.usda.gov, 301-504-1700).