Description
The USDA ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois seeks a qualified contractor to provide a firm‑fixed‑price, annual service contract for a Thermo‑Scientific Orbitrap IQ‑X mass spectrometer. The contract includes one base year (09/07/2026‑09/06/2027) and two optional one‑year extensions, covering all labor, parts, travel, remote diagnostics, preventative maintenance visits, and unlimited emergency repair call‑outs. The contractor must employ OEM‑certified field engineers, use only brand‑new OEM parts, and deliver detailed validation reports after each service event. Pricing must be all‑inclusive for each year and remain valid for at least 60 days after the RFQ close date.
• Scope: Full‑service maintenance, calibration, and emergency repair of a high‑resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometer.
• Period of performance: 1‑year base period with two optional 1‑year extensions (total up to 3 years).
• Delivery: Service to begin within 30 days of award; on‑site work must be completed within 14 business days for preventive maintenance and within 5 business days for emergency calls.
• Evaluation: Lowest technically acceptable price; technical acceptability based on demonstrated capability, certifications, and past performance.
• Submission: Quote due 5:00 p.m. ET, 28 August 2026 to Richard Hawthorne ([email protected]).
• Place of performance: USDA ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, 1815 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604.