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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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. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), is soliciting quotes for a Preventative Maintenance & Unlimited Repair Service Agreement for a Life Technologies QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) instrument (S/N: 278871548). This is a firm fixed-price contract, structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ), and is open to any sized business. The new agreement will commence on August 15, 2026, following the expiration of the current service agreement.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) inspections.
- Unlimited corrective repair services, encompassing all parts, labor, and travel.
- Calibration and temperature verification of blocks.
- Comprehensive system inspection, software updates, cleaning, lubrication, and alignment of mechanical and optical systems.
- Functional tests and performance verification.
- Guaranteed priority response time of 2 business days for service calls, performed Monday-Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm, excluding holidays).
- Priority telephone and email access to technical support, with remote support availability.
- Services must be performed by OEM formally trained and certified technicians/engineers using new OEM replacement parts.
- Deliverables include field service reports/tickets and a written report summarizing maintenance activities.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Service.
- Period of Performance: Base Year (08/15/2026 - 08/14/2027) plus two (2) Option Years, extending through 08/14/2029.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment), with a Small Business Size Standard of $34 million.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open (any sized business).
- Solicitation Number: 75F40126Q132996.
- Quotes Due: June 23, 2026, by 3:30 PM Central Time.
- Published Date: June 16, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email to Suzanne Martella at suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical Capability and Past Performance collectively being more important than price. Submissions must include sufficient technical information to demonstrate capabilities, the Offeror's Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, and certification of compliance with FAR 52.222-48 regarding exemption from the Service Contract Act.
Additional Notes
The instrument is located at the NCTR in Jefferson, AR. Offerors may inspect the instruments and site at their own expense. Submitted documents must not contain macros. Advance payments will not be made, and invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).