HistoCore Spectra Service Contract
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting quotations for a Preventative Maintenance Service Contract for Leica Biosystems HistoCore Spectra Stainer (ST) and Coverslipper (CV) equipment. This unrestricted acquisition seeks to ensure the operational reliability of laboratory equipment located in Ames, IA. Quotations are due April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers comprehensive preventative maintenance services for Leica Biosystems HistoCore Spectra ST and CV equipment. Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the required services and identify any requirements in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) that cannot be met.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Duration: One (1) one-year base period and two (2) one-year option periods, for a total contract duration not exceeding three (3) years. An option to extend services for up to six (6) months is also included.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (All responsible sources may submit a quotation)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 million
- Place of Performance: Ames, IA 50010, United States
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotations will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable," and Past Performance will be rated as "acceptable," "neutral," or "unacceptable."
- Pricing: Offerors must hold prices for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: April 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time.
- Offer Due Date: April 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
- Primary Contact: Kathy Melby, kathleen.melby@usda.gov