This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS) for informational and planning purposes only.  A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

Description.  A Service Agreement to include preventative maintenance for one (1) Sysmex Ploidy Analyzer Instrument, serial number 2105034541 (Base year + 4 option years).

• A licensed Sysmex technician will use proprietary Sysmex calibration reagents to adjust the instrument and then the technician will perform the preventative maintenance required to keep the instrument in working status.   The technician will conduct a series of tests to qualify the performance and operation of the instrument. All parts will be certified parts if there is a need for emergency service. The service includes laser and laser component maintenance and service. 

The North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.  The size standard is $34.0mil.

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. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective of the ARS research location.

Responses should be submitted by 05/29/2024 not later than 3:00 p.m. CDT to the attention of Contract Specialist, Monte Jordan at [email protected].  NO telephone inquiries accepted.