Preventative Maintenance for MEDIACLAVE & MEDIAJET
Overview
Buyer
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Original Source
Timeline
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 USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) intends to issue a sole source award to INTEGRA Biosciences Corp for preventative maintenance services for their MEDIACLAVE and MEDIAJET instruments. This notice serves as a Sources Sought to identify other capable vendors. Capability statements are due by May 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide on-site maintenance and repairs to ensure the MEDIACLAVE and MEDIAJET instruments operate safely and within manufacturing specifications. Key services include:
- One (1) preventative maintenance per instrument (includes parts/labor).
- Temperature calibration and test run with position alignment on-site.
- Firmware updates, if available.
- Priority service for malfunctions, with all repair costs covered during the year.
- Unlimited technical support by phone.
- Maintenance of an adequate inventory of spare parts.
- Payment of shipping charges for replacement or repaired equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (intent to award sole source)
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Duration: One (1) twelve-month base period with two (2) twelve-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Response Due: May 24, 2026, by 12:00 PM CDT
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Athens, GA 30605
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties must submit technical data demonstrating their capability to provide the same or similar services. The Government will consider all capability statements received to determine if competition is feasible.
Additional Notes
Capability statements should be submitted via email as a Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to reginald.brown@usda.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses is solely at their discretion.