Bio-Rad QX One Instrument Maintenance Contract

Project ID: 12639526Q0158 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Deadline	06/04/26
Posted	05/27/26
Estimated Value	$25,000 - $60,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC	J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Location	Fort Collins, CO 80526 United States

Description

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This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (UEI: SSHPDYFGN7J9) using FAR Part 12 procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain a maintenance plan will include the following items: Full on-site support where the service technician will travel to the office where the equipment is located (PITL) Unlimited repair of the system inclusive of travel, parts, and labor Coverage of the QXone instrument One preventative maintenance visit per year Bio-Rad is the only company that produces the QXone ddPCR System. This maintenance plan is required to keep this existing equipment functional. Preventative maintenance is required on an annual basis and is included in this plan. The preventative maintenance cannot be performed by an outside party. This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government's review. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by June 4, 2026. Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice, must be sent via email to Latisha Hollman at Latisha.A.Hollman@usda.gov.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the QX One Droplet Digital PCR System, which is critical for operations at the S&T Pest Identification Technology Laboratory (PITL). The purpose of this acquisition is to secure a maintenance plan that ensures the continued functionality of this expensive equipment, valued at over $329,000. Preventative maintenance is essential for accurate outputs and cannot be performed by outside parties. Work Details The maintenance plan must include: - Full on-site support where a service technician travels to the PITL office. - Unlimited repair of the QX One system, covering travel, parts, and labor. - Coverage specifically for the QX One instrument (S/N 766BR2216). - Two preventative maintenance visits per year, conducted by authorized technicians from Bio-Rad. Period of Performance The contract will consist of one one-year base period with four one-year option periods, totaling a maximum duration of five years. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at the S&T Pest Identification Technology Laboratory (PITL). Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide evidence that they can meet all technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), including having authorized technicians who are certified by Bio-Rad to perform maintenance on the QX One instrument.

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