Description
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a Next Generation Sequencing System for the Microbiology Surveillance Program at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR). The system will be used to identify and quantify potential pathogens in lab animals, biological samples, feeds, waters, environment, bedding, and feeds. The contract includes a base period and three option years for post-warranty service agreement. The system must meet specific technical requirements, including total output, reads per run, length of reads, and minimum quality scores. The contractor must provide a turn-key solution, including all hardware, components, instruments, software, and other required items. The contract also includes requirements for warranty, maintenance, and repair.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing a Next Generation Sequencing System that meets specific technical requirements
• Delivering the system within 100 calendar days of contract award
• Providing a yearly maintenance agreement for the system
• Ensuring the system is warranted for parts and labor for a minimum of 12 months from the date of installation
• Providing unlimited on-site corrective maintenance and repairs within 3 business days of call for service
• Including unlimited software and firmware updates during the entire coverage period
• Providing unlimited technical support (via phone and email) on software and hardware-related issues and trouble-shooting capabilities