Annual Service Contract for Sciclone G3 NGSx - Base Year Plus 4 Option Years

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure a service contract for the maintenance, repair, and rebuild of the Sciclone G3 NGSx instrument, ensuring its continued smooth operation.

• Provide preventative maintenance, unlimited repair and rebuild services.

• Utilize patented parts and proprietary software from Revvity Health Sciences.

• Offer direct remote/phone support by certified engineers.

• Support existing and custom-designed proprietary workflows.

• The instrument must operate at the original, factory level of performance.

• Contractor must demonstrate at least 8 years of successful service, repair, and rebuild experience specific to the Sciclone G3 NGSx.

• Base year service contract with 4 option years.

• Place of performance: 1925 Linden Dr., Madison, WI.

• Facility hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM.

• Service must be provided by Revvity factory-trained/certified engineers.

• Contractor must provide patented parts and proprietary software.

• Travel for service repair is covered under the contract.

• Data rights for instrument log data belong to the government.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks a firm-fixed price requirements contract for annual service to provide maintenance, repair, and rebuild of Sciclone G3 NGSx equipment. The contract will include a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years in total duration.

• Annual service contract for maintenance, repair, and rebuild of Sciclone G3 NGSx.

• Detailed Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 2.

• Technical data and supporting documentation are available via solicitation attachments.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: Base year (09/30/2026 - 09/29/2027) plus four option years (09/30/2027 - 09/29/2031).

• Total potential duration: Up to five years.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on the criteria of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Price evaluation will consider the base period, all option periods, and potential extension under FAR 52.217-8 (up to six months).

• Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding of the SOW.

• Past Performance will be evaluated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable."

• Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the required services and any requirements they cannot accomplish.

• Offerors' prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Key deadlines:

  • Questions due: May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
  • Offer Due Date: May 28, 2026, 1600 CT.

• The acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted" but may have set-aside categories indicated in Block 10 of the solicitation form.

• Offerors are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• This solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.

• The place of performance is USDA, ARS, Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research, 1925 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Agency protests should first be addressed with the Contracting Officer, with escalation to the USDA Ombudsman if necessary.

Wage Determination

This document provides the official U.S. Department of Labor wage determinations for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum hourly rates and fringe benefits required for employees performing contract work in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: Wisconsin Counties of Columbia, Dane, Green, and Iowa.
• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed separately and must be provided in addition to the hourly wages.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) are included, outlining contractor obligations.
• Conformance Process: Instructions are provided for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in this determination.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations when preparing proposals for contracts in the specified region. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to non-compliance and potential penalties.