Annual Service Plan for a MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter - RFQ

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0178 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	04/10/26
Posted	03/26/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC	J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Location	Pullman, WA 99164 United States

Description

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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 1232SA26Q0178 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Annual Service Plan for a MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter that shall include a base and four option years. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026. This acquisition is not 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 811210. The small business size standard is $34 Million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination Number 2015-5559 for Whitman, WA is applicable and is attached. The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation. See Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the Date Offers Due field. Submit quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the Date Offers Due . Quotes received after the established Date Offers Due deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government's best interest and if it will not unduly delay award. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 72-hours prior to the close date/time/time zone listed in the Date Offers Due field. Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the Date Offers Due. .

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The solicitation number 1232SA26Q0178 is issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Annual Service Plan for a MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter. The purpose of this contract is to provide necessary technical support, preventive maintenance, repair services, and software updates for the equipment used in the Animal Disease Research Unit. Work Details The contractor is required to provide the following services: (1) Technical Support Service: Offer assistance regarding all aspects of the MACSQuant Tyto Cell Sorter via various communication channels, resolve technical incidents, and guide application development and troubleshooting. (2) Preventive Maintenance Service: Conduct at least one regular maintenance visit per year to perform assurance checks, safety inspections, maintenance steps including cleaning and testing components, and routine inspection of wearing parts. (3) Repair Service: Address any defects in the equipment with specified response times; urgent repairs within one hour by phone or one business day by email/chat; non-urgent repairs within one business day or up to five business days for on-site response. (4) Software Update Service: Provide software updates at least once a year or as needed. Place of Performance The services will be performed at the USDA-ARS Animal Disease Research Unit located at 1855 Ott Road, 3003 ADBF, Washington State University (WSU), Pullman, WA 99164-0001.

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