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Statement of Work.pdf | Jun 5, 2026 |
Preventive Maintenance and Service Agreement for Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX
Contact and place of performance
Joshua J. Dobereiner
Manhattan, KS 66502
USA
THIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcem...
View morePurpose: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential small businesses to include socio-economic set-aside qualified businesses and other than small businesses for the project below. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside or sole source is appropriate.
Project Information: The Government seeks information from qualified and experienced contractors capable of completing projects similar in scope and magnitude to the project described below. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform under a potential contracting vehicle.
Place of Performance: National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, 1980 Denison Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Period of Performance: One year base period with two, one year options.
Project Description: Service contract and preventive maintenance plan for a Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX S, 4-Laser with Plate Loader.
Scope of work: See attached Statement of Work.
Instructions For Interested Parties, Capabilities:
Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. The Capabilities Statement must show that the company meets or exceeds the following:
Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time on June 12, 2026 to the attention of Josh Dobereiner at [email protected]. Questions should be directed to Josh Dobereiner at [email protected].
Disclaimers:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses and other potential sources capable of providing a preventive maintenance and service agreement for a Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX S, 4-Laser with Plate Loader. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC J066 for Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment-Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. The government is seeking information from various socio-economic categories, including SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, to determine the appropriate acquisition method for a potential solicitation.
The anticipated scope of work involves a service contract and maintenance plan performed by factory-certified Beckman Coulter technicians who can provide priority scheduling for repairs. Work will be conducted at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas. The proposed performance period includes a one-year base period followed by two one-year option periods. Additional details regarding the specific requirements are documented in the Statement of Work attached to the notice on SAM.gov.
Interested parties must submit a capability statement demonstrating their expertise and certification status to Joshua J. Dobereiner at [email protected] by June 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Submissions should also include the firm's small business size and socio-economic status. This Sources Sought notice, identified by solicitation number 1232SA26Q0729, is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract.
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