Agilent ICP-MS System
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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 Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Gordon, GA has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an Agilent ICP-MS System. The government intends to award a contract to Agilent Technologies, Inc. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by April 15, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Agilent ICP-MS System, specifically the Agilent 8900 ICP-MS, along with associated components and services. Key elements include:
- Bundle Package: Agilent 8900 ICP-MS, PC, and MassHunter software (G3665AA).
- Software Options: ICP-MS MassHunter Chromatographic data analysis option (G7205C).
- Ancillary Equipment: Recirculating chiller (G8414A) and autosampler (G8415A).
- Solutions: ICP-MS Checkout Solutions (5185-5850), PA tuning solution set (5188-6524), and ICP-MS stock tuning solution (5188-6564).
- Gas Handling: Gas Clean Carrier Gas filter kit, cutter tube, ORS cell gas tubing, and various gas regulators for Helium, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Argon, and Ammonia/Helium reaction gas.
- Accessories: Wall Mounting Bracket.
- Consulting: Method and Application Consulting (H2149A).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 334516
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 10 AM EST
- Published: April 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Forest Park, GA
Evaluation
This is not a competitive solicitation. The Government intends to procure this requirement under Title 41 U.S.C. 4106(c)(2) as implemented by GSA Manual 538.7104-3(b)(1)(ii) – Only one source is capable. If no affirmative written responses providing clear and convincing evidence for competition are received by the due date, an award will be made to Agilent Technologies, Inc. without further notice.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government. For further details on the required specifications, refer to the 'Agilent ICP MS SPECS.pdf' document.