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This is a sources sought announcement for market research to identify qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and small businesses capable of providing preventative maintenance and repair services for a Bruker Spatial Biology Cellscape Proteomics System. The contract will be a firm fixed price service contract. Services must be performed by Bruker trained and certified technicians using only OEM parts. The work will be performed at Boise VAMC Research Services, Building 117, Room 128. Tasks include annual preventative maintenance, service calls, replacement parts, labor, travel, software updates, and coverage during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm), excluding federal holidays. All visits must be scheduled in advance. The contractor will provide service reports within 2 weeks of a service call. Responses are due by April 22, 2026, 3:00 pm Pacific Time. Potential contractors must provide company information, size, socioeconomic status, proof of authorized service provider status from Bruker, a courtesy quote, and a capabilities statement. Registration in SAM. gov is required for all offerors. The period of performance is a base year (July 24, 2026 - July 23, 2027) with four option years.
The bid notice states that service reports will be provided within 2 weeks of the service call.
The bid notice states that the invoice for the service contract must be submitted via the financial services center mandatory electronic invoice system, tungsten, on an annual basis. Payment of submitted invoices will be approved by the AO of research.
The bid notice states that the instrument's initial warranty will expire on 7/23/2026 and that all service work must be performed by Bruker trained and certified technicians and only OEM parts may be used or risk voiding and nullifying any applicable warranties.
The bid notice states that only authorized service representatives/providers of the manufacturer Bruker with access to OEM parts will be considered. No used, refurbished, remanufactured, or counterfeit parts will be allowed. Please provide a proof of authorized service provider letter from manufacturer stating you have access to OEM parts for repairs.
The bid notice states that all visits must be scheduled in advance with research services.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.