1232SA26SS1166533 - Notice of Intent to Award on Sole Source Basis USDA ARS IC 6000 Service Agreement
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price service contract on a sole-source basis to Thermo electron North America LLC for an ION Chromatography system. This notice is for informational purposes only, inviting other potential sources to submit documentation if they believe they can provide the required services. Responses are due within seven calendar days of the notice publication.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a service contract related to an ION Chromatography system. The specific services involve maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of instruments and laboratory equipment, as indicated by Product Service Code J066.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Thermo electron North America LLC
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, through May 14, 2029
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026 (within seven calendar days of April 28, 2026)
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Wooster, OH
Evaluation
This is not a request for proposals. Information received from potential sources will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government retains sole discretion to compete this proposed contract.
Additional Notes
This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and Commercial Services. No solicitation will be issued. Oral communications are not acceptable, and telephone calls are not being accepted in response to this notice.