Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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Statement of Work.docx | DOCX | Apr 30, 2026 |
Maintenance Agreement - Qexac
Contact and place of performance
Angela Carey
USA
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for market research to identify capable sources for a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair service contract. The objective is to ensure the continuous operational readiness of critical analytical systems used in food safety testing. The contractor shall provide all labor, travel, and materials including Ori...
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Interested parties should submit a capability statement (typically limited to 15 pages) to the identified Point of Contact. Responses should include:
- Company Information: Name, address, UEI/CAGE code, and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business).
- Technical Capabilities: Evidence of previous experience servicing Thermo Q Exactive and Vanquish/Dionex systems.
- Staffing: Confirmation that technicians are factory-trained and have access to proprietary software/parts.
- Feedback: Identification of any ambiguities in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) that might hinder performance
This is a Request for Information only; it is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Proposal (RFP). The government is not obligated to award a contract based on responses received.
Please submit responses to Angela Carey at [email protected]
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued this Sources Sought notice, solicitation number FSIS_1167866, to conduct market research for a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair service contract. The requirement is classified under NAICS 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC J066 MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT. There is currently no set-aside for this notice, identified as NONE (NONE). The primary objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to identify capable sources that can ensure the continuous operational readiness of critical analytical systems used in food safety testing within the United States.
The anticipated scope of work includes the provision of all labor, travel, and materials, including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts, to maintain Thermo Q Exactive and Vanquish/Dionex systems. Contract requirements involve one scheduled onsite preventative maintenance visit per 12-month period for each unit, inclusive of performance verification and standard kits. The contractor must also provide unlimited onsite emergency repair visits with a three-business-day response time, unlimited remote technical assistance, and software updates for existing versions. All services must be performed by factory-certified technicians with access to proprietary software and parts.
Interested parties must submit a capability statement of approximately 15 pages to Angela Carey by the response deadline of May 8, 2026. Submissions should include company information, evidence of experience servicing the specified systems, and confirmation of factory-trained staffing. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for quotation or proposal. One attachment, a Statement of Work.docx file, was provided at the time of publication on April 30, 2026.
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