Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services on a BD LSRFortessa X-20 SORP Flow Cytometer System, including High Throughput Sampler
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) / Office of Vaccines Research and Review (OVRR), is seeking Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for a BD LSRFortessa X-20 SORP Flow Cytometer System including a High Throughput Sampler. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract solicited under full and open competition. Services are required at the FDA's White Oak campus in Silver Spring, MD. Quotes are due April 3, 2026, by 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for post-warranty maintenance and repair services essential for FDA investigators' research. Key services include:
- Preventive Maintenance: Two scheduled on-site visits annually, including parts.
- Corrective Maintenance: Unlimited on-site repairs with a 2-business day response time, following remote troubleshooting attempts.
- Personnel & Parts: Service engineers must be OEM-trained and certified, utilizing OEM-certified replacement parts.
- Technical Support: Unlimited phone and email support (M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM ET).
- Deliverables: Service records/reports for each call and a summary report to the FDA COR and Contract Specialist.
- Section 508 Compliance: Offerors must comply with HHS ICT accessibility standards and submit an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) or Conformance Checklist.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Commercial Item - Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (April 28, 2026 – April 27, 2027) with two (2) one-year option periods.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026, by 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email only to Warren Dutter at warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Capability and Past Performance are collectively more important than Price.
- Site Visit: Offerors have the opportunity to inspect the instruments and site at their own expense prior to the quote due date.
- Requirements: Quotes must include sufficient technical information to demonstrate capabilities, recent (within 3 years) and relevant past performance, and the Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
Point of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Warren Dutter, warren.dutter@fda.hhs.gov, 301-796-2486.