Life Technologies Quantstudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) Service Agreement (“AB Assurance” or equal plan), Base Year plus two options
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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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Survey to identify potential small business sources for a Life Technologies Quantstudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) Service Agreement. This is not a solicitation, but market research for a service agreement covering a base year plus two option years, starting August 15, 2026. Capability statements are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Preventative Maintenance & Unlimited Repair Service Contract for a specific qPCR instrument (Serial Number: 278871548). Key services include:
- One preventative maintenance inspection per year, including calibration and temperature verification of blocks (Fast 96-well, 384-well, and TaqMan Array Cards).
- Corrective repairs, including inspection, software updates, cleaning, lubrication, alignment, functional tests, and performance verification.
- All parts, labor, and travel are included.
- Guaranteed priority response time of 2 business days after a service call.
- Service hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
- Priority telephone, email, and remote technical support.
- Services must be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) formally trained and certified technicians/engineers, using new OEM replacement parts.
- Deliverables include field service reports after each PM visit and a written summary report.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Period of Performance: Base Year (08/15/2026 - 08/14/2027) plus two (2) Option Years.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time (Jefferson, AR).
- Published: May 11, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million.
- Target Audience: Small businesses are primarily targeted, but other than small businesses are also encouraged to submit capability statements.
- Submission Method: Email capability statements to suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov.
- Evaluation: Responses will determine if small business sources are capable of meeting requirements. Submissions must demonstrate capability.
Place of Performance
- National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), Jefferson, AR.
Additional Notes
This is a Brand Name or Equal opportunity; proposed equal solutions must meet minimum performance requirements. Responses should include business name, bio, UEI, address, size status, contact information, descriptive literature, past performance (last 3 years), technical information, estimated response time, GSA Schedule information (if applicable), and any subcontracting opportunities (if a large business). Informational pricing is helpful but not required. Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information, and do not include weblinks.