Preventive Maintenance/Remedial Repair of Existing AB7500 FAST PCR Systems

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Human Foods Program (HFP), Office of Laboratory Operations and Applied Science has a brand name or equal requirement for preventive maintenance and remedial repair services for six (6) Government-owned Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Systems. The services are required to maintain the instruments in proper operating condition and support laboratory operations.

The required services include manufacturer-compliant preventive maintenance, pure dye calibration, remedial repair, and technical support. Contractor personnel must be appropriately qualified and factory-trained or manufacturer-equivalent trained. The contractor must furnish required replacement parts and calibration materials, meet applicable repair and technical-support response times, and provide service documentation sufficient to support the Government's ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements.

The anticipated period of performance consists of a one-year base period and three (3) one-year option periods, with the base period anticipated to run from September 21, 2026 through September 20, 2027.

The applicable NAICS code is 811210, with a small business size standard of $34 million. This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns.

Detailed technical requirements, equipment information, performance standards, and contractor responsibilities are provided in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), “Preventive Maintenance and Remedial Repair Services – Applied Biosystems 7500 Fast Real-Time PCR Systems.”

Review the attached solicitation in entirety for specifications and quote instructions.