# Preventative Maintenance contract for Hamilton NGS star pipetting system with verification included and coverage of maintenance with expedited service Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1131788 - Solicitation number: 1131788 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Awarded to Hamilton Company - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Contracting office: VS DB Ames Ia (126197) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: H252 Equipment and Materials Testing: Measuring Tool - Place of performance: Ames, Iowa - County: Story County (FIPS 19169). https://abierto.us/counties/story-county-ia-19169 - City: Ames. https://abierto.us/cities/ames-ia-1901855 - First posted: June 17, 2024 - Last posted: June 17, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b1d7d7f9aa2d4d249373ae8a70c8b1b9/view ## Description SOLE SOURCE - HAMILTON ROBOTICS Preventative Maintenance contracts for the Hamilton NGS star machine require immediate repair turnaround time as well as checks that confirm the performance of the instrument. The samples tested on the instrument can require 1-2 day turnaround. This makes any instrument downtime unacceptable. There are several sample types tested using this instrument including but not limited to, NAHLN antimicrobial resistance study, World Mycobacterium Bovis Project and HPAI outbreak. Any loss of functionality would be detrimental to the functioning of the laboratory and the expectations of results. Hamilton Robotics company has the unique qualifications for this bid because they are the only manufacturer and seller of the Hamilton NGS star instruments. There is no other option to buy these items. The need for immediate repairs is an itregal part of this contract. As well as verification that the following parts are functioning to their optimal level. These include independent channel Volume Verification for 1 mL and 5 mL channels, Volume verification for 96 and 384 Multi-Probe Heads, Heater/Shaker Verification which includes Amplitude, Frequency and Temperature. Barcode read verification and XYZ position verification. And ensure the door lock mechanism works properly. Should the system have issues outside of the normal PM visits this ensures that Priority dispatch with a target response of 24 hours for a down instrument, a guaranteed response time of 48 hours for a down instrument, a guaranteed call back time of 4 hours and the cost of parts, travel, and labor are all included in this PM contract. No other company has the capability to perform these functions in the correct and efficient manner. The verification of all the parts of the instrument is critical to the functioning of the test and imperative to being completed correctly. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Hamilton Company (UEI LD1MPMMCBWJ9) - Contract: 12639524P0308, purchase order - Obligated: $38,829.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number 1131788 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 12K3 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12639524P0308_12K3_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - June 17, 2024: Special notice, due June 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice b1d7d7f9aa2d4d249373ae8a70c8b1b9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b1d7d7f9aa2d4d249373ae8a70c8b1b9/view ## Points of contact - Todd Bierl, todd.k.bierl@usda.gov, 6123363465 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1131788.