SERVICE PLAN COVERAGE FOR THERMO FISHER LC/ORBITMAP SYSTEMS (MODEL NO. BRE725535) LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), operates a laboratory in a privately-owned building located at 801 Summit Crossing Place, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054. As part of Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), the laboratory operates under the Laboratory Approval and Testing Division (LATD), National Science Laboratories (NSL). The mission of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Science and Technology Program (S&T) is to “Empower the agricultural and food communities through exceptional scientific services.” OVERVIEW: The NSL is responsible for analyzing agricultural and food commodities for governmental agencies, private industry, and academia. SCOPE OF WORK : USDA, AMS, S&T, LATD, NSL Gastonia laboratory requires the purchase of a maintenance service plan contract to cover Thermo Fisher LC/Orbitrap systems. These instruments are highly sophisticated and critical to the operation and growth of the laboratory. CONTRACTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The vendor shall provide service plan coverage for the following equipment: BRE725535 Orbitrap Exploris 240 Basic System MM10077C VF-P10-A-01 Vanquish Binary Pump F. 8320391 VF-A10-A Vanquish Split Sampler FT. 8321139 VH-C10-A Vanquish Column Compartment H. 6506082 BRE725555 Orbitrap Exploris 240 with IC and DP MM10305C VF-P10-A-01 Vanquish Binary Pump F. 8330911 VF-A10-A-02 Vanquish Split Sampler FT. 8330992 VH-C10-A-03 Vanquish Horizon Column Compartment The service plan coverage shall apply for the period 10/01/2023 through 09/30/2024 (period of performance).