Post-warranty Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services on a liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) system
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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), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) / Office of Vaccines Research and Review (OVRR), is soliciting quotes for Post-warranty Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for a specific liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) system. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12, issued for full and open competition. The services are required at the FDA's White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD. Quotes are due by June 15, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Central Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive maintenance and repair services for a Dionex Ultimate 3000 NCS-3500RS NANO UHPLC system interfaced to an ECLIPSE ORBITRAP ETD Mass Spectrometer. Key requirements include:
- Preventive Maintenance: One scheduled on-site visit annually, including parts.
- Corrective Maintenance/Repairs: Unlimited on-site repairs with a 3-business day response time, following remote troubleshooting attempts.
- Personnel & Parts: Services must be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trained and certified engineers using OEM-certified replacement parts.
- Technical Support: Unlimited phone and email support for hardware and software troubleshooting (M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM ET).
- Deliverables: Field service reports for each call and an annual summary report.
- Compliance: Offerors must ensure Information Technology (IT) Accessibility compliance with Section 508 and submit an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Commercial Item.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and two Option Years, for a total duration not exceeding three years.
- Place of Performance: US FDA/CBER, White Oak Campus, Silver Spring, MD 20993.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34 million.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only.
- Quote Due Date: June 15, 2026, by 1:00 P.M. Central Time.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are considered more important than price. If non-price factors are deemed equal, price will become more important. Offerors must demonstrate technical understanding, resources, OEM experience, and provide recent (within 3 years) and relevant past performance.
Additional Notes
Offerors have the opportunity to inspect the existing instruments and site at their own expense prior to the quote due date. The solicitation number is 75F40126Q133612. This announcement serves as the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Offerors must hold prices firm through September 30, 2026. Contact Warren Dutter for inquiries.