Preventative Maintenance Agreement for Waters UPLC

The USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Northeast Area Dairy and Functional Foods Research Unit (ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation # 1232SA26Q0425) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a full‑service Preventive Maintenance Agreement (PMA) for a Waters Xevo TQ‑S micro UPLC‑MS/MS system. The contract will require annual preventive maintenance, calibration, operational and performance qualification, instrument and software upgrades, and a comprehensive repair plan that guarantees genuine Waters‑quality parts, 24‑ to 48‑hour response times, and full‑year coverage for any additional service needs. Vendors must use only Waters‑manufactured components to preserve the instrument warranty and must demonstrate prior experience on similar contracts (including contract type, delivery method, and duration) in a capability statement that also identifies SBA size standards and confirms no inclusion of proprietary, classified, or confidential information. Responses are for market research only; no proposals, quotations, or pricing are to be submitted. The notice seeks participation from all qualified businesses, including small, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), veteran‑owned, woman‑owned, and socially‑disadvantaged firms (NAICS 811210). Capability statements must be submitted to the point of contact, James Porter (james.porter@usda.gov), no later than 16:00 hours EST on 28 April 2026. The Government will use the information to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set‑aside eligibility.

Notice ID

cb1a772d111f4c94a928e1061a927aef

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0425

NAICS Code

811210

Classification Code

J066