Maintenance plan and extended warranty for iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo Spectrometer and CETAC ASXpress Plus system

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0308 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	04/30/26
Posted	04/17/26
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	Fargo, ND 58102 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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0308 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an extended warranty for our existing iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo and DPQ-00809108, with CETAC ASXpress Plus. The requirement is for a base year and up to four option years. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. 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 will be considered by the agency.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The solicitation number 1232SA26Q0308 is issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), specifically for the Pulse Quality Laboratory, which is part of the Potato, Pulse and Small Grains Quality Research Unit located in Fargo, North Dakota. The USDA ARS owns an iCAP PRO XP Rad/Duo Spectrometer and a CETAC ASXpress Plus system, which were recently purchased in 2025. The goal of this contract is to secure an extended warranty for these systems, ensuring their operational reliability through maintenance and support services. Work Details The contractor will provide an extended warranty that includes on-site corrective maintenance visits with factory certified replacement parts, labor, and travel. The service must ensure a target response time of three business days for on-site visits. Additionally, the contractor will conduct one annual preventive maintenance visit that includes a standard preventive maintenance kit. Key tasks include: - Dispatching certified service engineers or technicians to perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnoses, and repairs; - Ensuring the use of OEM parts; - Evaluating the instrument's performance; - Certifying instrument performance within predefined operating specifications; - Responding to service requests within three hours. The contractor must also ensure that all service personnel are qualified to work on the specified instruments. Period of Performance The contract will have a base year with up to four option years for continued service. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at the USDA ARS research facility located at 1616 Albrecht Blvd, Fargo, ND.

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