Post-warranty Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services on an AB Sciex Qtrap 5500 system
SOL #: 75F40126Q134623Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Health And Human Services
Food And Drug Administration
FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
Place of Performance
Jefferson, AR
NAICS
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (J066)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Jun 4, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking quotes for post-warranty preventive maintenance and repair services for an AB Sciex Qtrap 5500 system. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, issued under FAR Part 12. The requirement is for full and open competition. Quotes are due by June 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The services required include:
- Preventive Maintenance: One scheduled on-site visit annually, including parts.
- Corrective Maintenance: Unlimited on-site repairs within three business days of a service call, with remote resolution attempted first.
- Service Personnel: Must be trained and certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), using OEM-certified parts and following OEM specifications.
- Technical Support: Unlimited phone and email support for hardware and software issues, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Training: On-site operator training/familiarization during the preventive maintenance visit, covering operations, calibration, optimization, and basic maintenance.
- Deliverables: Field service reports/tickets for each service call and a written summary report to the FDA COR and Contract Specialist.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Commercial Item - Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Small Business Size Standard of $34 million.
- Set-Aside: Full and open competition.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email to warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov on or before June 11, 2026, by 1:00 PM Central Time. A written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors must not use macros in submitted electronic documents.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered more important than price, but price remains a significant consideration.
- Technical Information: Offerors must provide sufficient technical information demonstrating capabilities, including a written approach, OEM qualifications, supply chain details, and estimated historical on-site response time.
- Accessibility: Offerors must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards and submit an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).
- Inspection: Offerors have the opportunity to inspect the instruments and site at their own expense prior to the quote due date.
- Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm through September 30, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Warren Dutter (warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov, 301-796-2486).
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Points of Contact
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jun 4, 2026