Life Technologies Quantstudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) Service Agreement (“AB Assurance” or equal plan), Base Year plus two options

75F40126Q132996 1 of 16 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) RFO Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 75F40126Q132996. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance; the applicable Small Business Size Standard is $34 million. This requirement is solicited as full and open; any sized business under the applicable NAICS may submit a quote. Requirement The US FDA, National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), Biochemical Toxicology requires a Preventative Maintenance & Unlimited Repair Service Agreement (“AB Assurance” or equal plan) on a Life Technologies QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) (S/N: 278871548) to maintain the functionality of the equipment for ongoing research purposes. The instrument is heavily used in providing data in support of NCTR approved Protocols. The Life Technologies QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) is currently under a service agreement which expires on 08/14/2026 so a new service agreement will begin on 08/15/2026. This requirement is for a Base year plus two option years. Period(s) of Performance: Base plus two (2) Option Years with the following period of performance dates: Base Year: 08/15/2026 – 08/14/2027 Option Year 1: 08/15/2027 – 08/14/2028 Option Year 2: 08/15/2028 – 08/14/2029 Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs. Item #1: Base Year: Preventive Maintenance and Unlimited Repair Agreement (“AB Assurance, or equal) for a Life Technologies QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) (S/N: 278871548) Unit Price: ______________________ Quantity: 12 Unit: Months Extended Price: ______________________ Item #2: Option Year 1: Preventive Maintenance and Unlimited Repair Agreement (“AB Assurance, or equal) for a Life Technologies QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) (S/N: 278871548) Unit Price: ______________________ Quantity: 12 Unit: Months Extended Price: ______________________ -- 1 of 16 -- 75F40126Q132996 2 of 16 Item #3: Option Year 2: Preventive Maintenance and Unlimited Repair Agreement (“AB Assurance, or equal) for a Life Technologies QuantStudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) (S/N: 278871548) Unit Price: ______________________ Quantity: 12 Unit: Months Extended Price: ______________________ TOTAL PRICE (Items 1-3): ______________________________________ GSA Contract Number: __________________ (if the required service is on a GSA schedule) All services required are as noted below: Minimum Performance Requirements for the Preventative Maintenance & Unlimited Repair (“AB Assurance, or equal) Service Contract: 1. Shall include all parts, labor and travel necessary to provide preventative maintenance and unlimited corrective repair services on the entire Life Technologies Quantstudio 7 Flex Real-Time PCR (qPCR) (S/N: 278871548) 2. Shall include one (1) Preventative Maintenance inspection per service agreement year on the qPCR and accessory blocks (Fast 96-well, 384-well, and TaqMan Array Cards) 3. Shall include calibration and temperature verification of blocks 4. During a PM service visit, the field service engineer shall perform inspection of the system, software update if required, cleaning, lubricating, and alignment of relevant mechanical parts, cleaning and alignment of optical systems, functional tests and performance verification, documentation of maintenance tasks, results, and findings. 5. Shall include guaranteed priority response time of 2 business days after receipt of a service call. 6. Scheduled and emergency service shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 7. Shall include priority telephone and email access to instrument technical support. 8. Remote support shall be available. 9. Shall include an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) formally trained and certified technicians/engineers for all maintenance and repair activities performed 10. The maintenance and repair activities shall be performed following the OEM specifications, manuals and service bulletins, using new OEM replacement parts, components, subassemblies, etc. Deliverables: Service Records and Reports: The Contractor shall, commensurate with the completion of each preventive maintenance service visit, provide the end-user of the equipment with a copy of a field service report/ticket identifying the equipment name, manufacturer, model number, and serial number of the equipment being serviced, a detailed description of the work performed, the -- 2 of 16 -- 75F40126Q132996 3 of 16 test instruments or other equipment used to perform the service, the name(s) and contact information of the technician who performed the service, and for information purposes, the on-site hours expended, and parts/components replaced. In addition, the Contractor shall provide a written report to the FDA COR and Contract Specialist, summarizing all maintenance activities (including warranty work) each time service is performed. Preventive maintenance/repair visits shall not be scheduled during Federal Holidays or Federal Closures as determined by Executive Orders or opm.gov. Federal Holidays are as follows: New Year’s Day Labor Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Columbus Day Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth National IndependenceDay Christmas Day Independence Day Place of Performance: The instrument is located, and services shall be performed at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) at the following address: US FDA/NCTR 3900 NCTR Rd BLDG 53D-209 Jefferson AR 72079 Contract…