Flow Cytometer Service and Maintenance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking annual full-service maintenance for a flow cytometer and associated equipment, with four one-year option periods.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD


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124PSA27Q0012
Nov 13, 2026 06:00 PM
Nov 10, 2026 09:30 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
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lynn.hults@usda.gov
+19124649723
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD, USA
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The USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks a one-year full-service maintenance contract, with four one-year option periods, for a FACSymphony A1 flow cytometer and its FACS Flow Supply System and High Throughput Sampler. Coverage includes labor, travel, and parts (excluding consumables), preventive maintenance inspections and kits, unlimited service visits and telephone support, software revisions, and replacement of the High Throughput Sampler with a certified refurbished unit when required. The A1 service includes a 48-hour response guarantee for emergency on-site service on weekdays, excluding holidays. Service must be performed by BD-approved and certified technicians trained on the specific instruments. The contractor must provide inspection, service-visit, telephone-support, emergency-response, and software-revision documentation. Quotes must include a detailed technical approach addressing the statement of work, resumes for proposed key personnel, any required contingent hiring or relocation letters, past-performance information, and pricing for all base and option-period line items.

Classification Codes
NAICS811210Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSCJ066Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
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flow cytometer maintenancelaboratory equipment repairpreventive maintenance inspections
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Supply & Service
NSNs:
7540-01-152-8067
Timeline
Nov 09, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 13, 2026 06:00 PM-Quote Submission Deadline
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