Preventive Maintenance and Service Agreement for Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Preventive Maintenance and Service Agreement for a Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX S, 4-Laser with Plate Loader at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. This is not a solicitation but aims to identify qualified contractors, particularly Small Businesses, SBA-certified HUBZone, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Purpose & Scope
This market survey seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential small businesses (including socio-economic set-aside qualified businesses) and other than small businesses. The information gathered will inform the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside or sole source is suitable. The project involves a service contract and preventive maintenance plan for a Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX S, 4-Laser with Plate Loader.
Project Details
The agreement covers a one-year base period with two one-year option periods. The scope includes a "Protective Full Risk PT Service Agreement" providing proactive service, on-site labor, travel, parts (during normal business hours), priority support, technical phone support, additional key operator training, and annual scheduled preventative maintenance to factory specifications. Service must be performed by authorized and factory-certified technicians.
Key Requirements:
- Personnel: US citizen technicians, requiring visitor approval, background checks, and security training. Personnel will be escorted at NBAF.
- Tasks: Initiate service agreement, complete annual preventative maintenance, facilitate priority scheduling for emergency repairs.
- Deliverables: Electronic service report within five business days of each visit.
- Place of Performance: National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, 1980 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies with relevant experience should submit a Capabilities Statement demonstrating expertise and experience. The statement must confirm the company meets or exceeds requirements for factory-certified Beckman Coulter technicians and priority scheduling of repairs. Companies should also indicate their business size and certifications (Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business).
Key Dates & Contact
- Responses Due: June 12, 2026, by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time.
- Submit To: Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.
- Questions To: Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.
Important Notes
This is for market research only and is not a Request for Proposal or Solicitation. No award will result from this notice, and the Government will not pay for information submitted. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov for any future solicitations.