HistoCore Spectra Service Contract

Subject: HistoCore Spectra Preventative Maintenance Service Contract – Solicitation No. 12639526Q0108 The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm‑fixed‑price contract to provide preventative maintenance services on Leica Biosystems HistoCore Spectra Stainer (ST) and Coverslipper (CV) equipment. The contract will consist of a one‑year base period with two one‑year option periods (maximum three years) and will be awarded to a single vendor on an unrestricted (non‑set‑aside) basis under NAICS 811210. Offerors must submit pricing for all required items, a detailed technical approach describing how they will meet every requirement in the Performance Work Statement, and an explanation of any PWS items they cannot accomplish. The solicitation will be evaluated under FAR 12.203/12.204 using a “lowest price technically acceptable” (LPTA) methodology; the award will be made without discussions, and past‑performance deficiencies may render a quotation unacceptable. Key requirements include: submission of all mandatory solicitation blocks, inclusion of any quantity or prompt‑payment discounts, FOB destination shipping terms (or FOB origin with shipping costs), and compliance with the potential six‑month extension clause (FAR 52.217‑8) at the same rates as the base period. The place of performance is USDA NVSL, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Questions may be directed to the contracting officer, Kathy Melby (kathleen.melby@usda.gov).

Notice ID

acf563849b3b42d18d1c81cec064981e

Solicitation Number

12639526Q0108

NAICS Code

811210

Classification Code

J066