Device Inspection and Service Plan - Wyndmoor PA
SOL #: 1232SA26Q0501Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States
Place of Performance
PA
NAICS
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (J066)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 7, 2026, 1:00 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, is seeking quotations for a Device Inspection and Service Plan for one BD FACSMelody and FACStation with two lasers. This requirement supports the NEA Dairy and Functional Foods Research unit in Wyndmoor, PA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotations due by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a pre-inspection and an optional Device Service Plan for the specified laboratory equipment. Key services include:
- A mandatory pre-inspection of the BD FACSMelody and FACStation.
- An optional Device Service Plan covering one preventative maintenance inspection visit, one PM Kit, and software revisions released during the contract term.
- Unlimited 'Business Days' service visits with a guaranteed 48-hour response for emergency on-site service.
- Unlimited telephone support for instruments, reagents, and applications. All work must adhere to applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, OEM technical specifications, and guidelines. The contract requires OEM certified technicians, and contractor personnel will be escorted by USDA staff while on-site.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ 1232SA26Q0501).
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment), with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Period of Performance: The base period for the pre-inspection (CLIN 0001) is 45 days, commencing June 1, 2026. An optional service plan (CLIN 0002) covers 10 months, from August 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. The total contract duration, including options, will not exceed one year.
- Place of Performance: USDA Facility, 600 EAST MERMAID LANE, WYNDMOOR PA 19038.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must comply with Wage Determination 2015-5791, Revision 30, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits ($5.55/hour) for various occupations in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must complete the SF1449 form, provide pricing for all Contract Line Items (CLINs), confirm technical capability, and accept all terms and conditions. Failure to propose pricing on individual line items may result in exclusion. Past performance will be evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.
- Point of Contact: Christopher Turner, christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
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Posted: Apr 30, 2026