Submit quotes by email to ***@***. *. * by the specified time. A complete quotation package must include a signed SF ****, reference the solicitation number, company name, address, DUNS number, point of contact, completed pricing schedule, past performance information (at least 3 references), and acknowledgement of any amendments. Submit all questions by email to ***@***. *. * no later than three days prior to the response deadline. Vendors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) by the solicitation response date. The US Department of Agriculture APHIS is an agency of the federal government. Past performance references should be on separate sheets and include contract reference number, company entity name, point of contact, description, and any problems encountered on the contract and corrective actions taken. The government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the quotation. Quotations that include additional terms may be excluded. Quotations must include a price for all items. The
contractor shall furnish all needed personnel, supervision, transportation, material, equipment, services as described in the statement of work. All pricing to include any and all costs (overhead, general and administrative costs, profit, insurance and transportation). The base contract period is from the date of award through June 30, 2026. The
contractor shall perform regular and routine scheduled preventative quarterly maintenance on 4 autoclaves. No work shall be conducted on Saturdays, Sundays, or federal holidays without the contracting officer's approval. Inspect all screens, filters, door seals, gaskets, valves, valve kits, piping, unions, fittings, solenoids, etc. The services to the equipment will be performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. , local time, excluding federal holidays. The service
contractor will provide factory trained and qualified service technicians and provide copies of training certificates. The service contract covers labor and travel charges for routine maintenance as well as six unscheduled maintenance visits. Unscheduled repairs will be made within **** hours. The
contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation. The
contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and occupational health laws, rules, and regulations. The
contractor shall utilize products and material from bio-based materials to the maximum extent possible. USDA APHIS PPQ is a secure facility.
Contractors must be escorted at all times while on site.
Contractors must provide photo ID and sign in/sign out when entering/leaving the facilities. The
contractor shall submit invoices and supporting documentation to the COR and submitted via www. ***. *. * proper invoice must include specific information. The government reserves the right to reject an invoice that does not include the information above. The
contractor shall comply with FAR clauses. The
contractor shall include the substance of this clause in subcontracts. The
contractor shall, without additional expense to the government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any untied states federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The
contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the
contractor's fault or negligence. The
contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work. The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through **** and not to exceed five years. The ceiling price of this contract is $250,****.