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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Port Linear Smoking Machine

Federal Combined Synopsis/Solicitation from HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF for Georgia. Review the official description, buyer contacts,…

Solicitation75F40126Q00408
Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
PostedSeptember 17, 2026
Response deadlineSeptember 23, 2026
Place of performanceGeorgia, 30310, USA
ClassificationNAICS 541990 · PSC 6640
Set-asideNo Set aside used

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting quotes for a service agreement and a qualification service for the CERULEAN SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine at TPL. This instrument is an integral component that support the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of the Chief Scientist/Office of Analytical and Regulatory Laboratories (OCS/OARL) to meet the legislative requirements and the sample workload that are an integral part of the Agency response to the legislation. This instrument is needed to develop methods for identifying and, in some cases, quantifying analytes in tobacco products under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory jurisdiction and to establish expertise in the analyses of tobacco products. Service Agreement and Qualification Service CERULEAN SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine Background The Center for Tobacco Product (CTP) Tobacco Products Laboratory (TPL) located in Atlanta, Georgia has a requirement for a service and qualification agreement for one of its Cerulean SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machines. This instrument is an integral component that supports the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of the Chief Scientist/Office of Analytical and Regulatory Laboratories (OCS/OARL) to meet the legislative requirements and the sample workload that are an integral part of the Agency response to the legislation. This instrument is needed to develop methods for identifying and, in some cases, quantifying analytes in tobacco products under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory jurisdiction and to establish expertise in the analyses of tobacco products. Salient Characteristics The Contractor shall be capable of providing both the Service Agreement and Qualification Service for all systems specified in the Statement of Work �Brand Name or Equal� to that provided in a Cerulean service contract to ensure uninterrupted performance within manufacturer�s specification as well as complying with local qualification assurance and ISO 17025 certification. All the following are minimum requirements. Preventative Maintenance Maintenance of the Linear Cigarette Smoking machine shall include a one (1) year full manufacturer�s warranty on all parts, travel and labor, including software and hardware and shall include at a minimum: coverage on all non-consumable items and parts supplied including base instrument, computer, monitor, printer, and unlimited on-site service visits with a maximum of 72 hour response time, factory-certified replacement parts, engineer labor and travel costs, software updates and notifications. The contractor shall perform one (1) preventative maintenance inspection (PMI) for the SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine during each one (1) year period of performance. The contractor shall perform one (1) operation qualification/performance verification (OQ/PV) for the SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine during each one (1) year period of performance. The OQ/PV must include all supplies needed to perform that service. The contractor under the service agreement shall repair or replace any part or parts which prove to be defective at no additional charge to the government. The contractor shall make arrangement for the fastest delivery and will resume work upon receipt of parts within 72 business hours (3 days) or a mutually agreed upon timeframe. The contractor shall be responsible to obtain all new parts required for all repairs and maintenance. The Contractor Officer Representative (COR) or Point of Contact (POC) shall contact the Contractor to schedule a mutually acceptable date and time for the preventive maintenance visit. All visits must be scheduled in advance with the COR or POC. Documentation of preventative maintenance duties performed must be provided. The PM service shall be performed by a Cerulean trained and certified engineer and must provide documentation that the instrument is functioning according to the manufacturer�s specifications. Service Calls The Contractor shall respond within 2 business days after receipt of a service call. The Contractor shall provide unlimited telephone and email access to instrument technical support Monday � Friday between the hours of 9-5 p.m. EST. All repairs must result in the instrument(s) serviced meeting the manufacturer specifications and must use factory new manufacturer replacement parts. Any parts or components removed for replacement shall become the property of the Contractor unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. The Contractor shall remove the parts from the site at the time of the service call or provide shipping instructions and return shipping information that the FDA may return the parts to the Contractor at the Contractor�s cost within 3 days after the service visit is completed. The Contractor shall assume all charges and liability for all shipments. The Contractor shall perform a diagnostic test results or narrative summary demonstrating that the instrument is meeting the manufacturer�s specifications. Qualification Service The Qualification service for each system shall include OQ/IPV to be performed after the planned preventative maintenance (PM) and in the event of a critical repair and shall include: The contractor shall provide documentation for calibrations and an instrument performance run. The OQ/IPV service shall be performed by a Cerulean trained and certified engineer and must provide documentation that the instrument is functioning according to the manufacturer�s specifications. Removal of any packaging materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Service Conditions To the maximum extent practicable, service must be rendered on-site at the FDA. In the event a part needs to be repaired off-site, the Contractor shall be responsible for all packaging, shipping, and transportation costs as well as liability for the shipment to and from the FDA, 1777 Hardee Ave. SW Atlanta, GA. 30310. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a �Return Authorization Number� or other information authorizing return of the shipment to their facility prior to the shipment. The Contractor shall also provide a shipping account number to pay for the shipment. The Contractor shall only employ tools, parts, instruments, test apparatus, methodologies, techniques, and practices approved for use by the manufacturer. Instruments for Preventative Maintenance and Qualification Service Description/Serial Numbers SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) Warranty All labor, replacement parts and components (excluding consumables) shall be warrantied. Records and Reports The Contractor shall, commensurate with the completion of each service call (inclusive of warranty service), provide the end-user of the equipment with a copy of a field service report/ticket identifying the equipment name, manufacturer, model number, and serial number of the equipment being serviced/repaired and detailing the reason for the service call, a detailed description of the work performed, the test instruments or other equipment used to affect the repair or otherwise perform the service, the name(s) and contact information of the technician who performed the repair/service, and for information purposes, the on-site hours expended and parts/components replaced. Deliverables 0001 Base Year - Maintenance Agreement for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0002 - Base Year Qualification Service for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0003 Option Year 1 - Maintenance Agreement for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0004 Option Year 1 Qualification Service for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0005 Option Year 2 - Maintenance Agreement for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) 1 EA 0006 Option Year 2 Qualification Service for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0007 Option Year 3 - Maintenance Agreement for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0008 Option Year 3 Qualification Service for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0009 Option Year 4 - Maintenance Agreement for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA 0010 Option Year 4 Qualification Service for: SM450i Linear Cigarette Smoking Machine (S/N: 0618-221795-1454) - 1 EA Place of Performance Food and Drug Administration Tobacco Products Laboratory 1777Hardee Ave. SW Atlanta, GA 30310 POC: Robert Walker Period of Performance The period of performance shall be for a base period of one year with four one-year option periods for Preventative Maintenance and Operation Qualification Services BASE YEAR - 12 Months OPTION YEAR 1 � 12 Months OPTION YEAR 2 � 12 Months OPTION YEAR 3 � 12 Months OPTION YEAR 4 � 12 Months Unless otherwise specified, services shall be performed Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST. Supplies or services scheduled for delivery on a Federal holiday shall be made the next business day. Government Holidays Workplace is not available on the Government Holidays stated below, or as prescribed by an Executive Order (EO) due to inclement weather. January (New Year�s Day) September (Labor Day) January (Martin Luther King Day) October (Columbus Day) February (President�s Day) November (Veterans Day) May (Memorial Day) November (Thanksgiving Day) June (Juneteenth) December (Christmas Day) July (Independence Day)

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Department / agencyHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tierFOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Contracting officeFDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
Office addressRockville, MD, 20852, USA

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