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 Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair service contract. The objective of this requirement is to maintain the operational readiness of analytical systems used in food safety testing, specifically Thermo Q Exactive and Vanquish/Dionex systems. The anticipated scope includes one annual onsite preventative maintenance visit per unit, unlimited emergency repair visits with a three-business-day response time, and all necessary labor, travel, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Services must be performed by factory-certified technicians with access to proprietary software and technical support.
This market research effort is identified under solicitation number FSIS_1167866 and is classified under NAICS code 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC J066, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild of Equipment-Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. There is no set-aside designated for this notice. Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement of approximately 15 pages detailing company information, technical experience with the specified systems, and staff qualifications. One attachment, a Statement of Work in .docx format, was provided at the time of publication.
Responses are due by May 8, 2026, and should be directed to the point of contact, Angela Carey. The place of performance is the United States. This notice serves as a sources sought inquiry for planning purposes and does not constitute a formal Request for Quotation or Proposal, nor does it obligate the government to award a contract.
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