Shimadzu Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is justifying a sole source award for Shimadzu Maintenance services. This action, under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), is for the maintenance, training, support, and spare parts for Shimadzu Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) instruments, which are critical components of a life safety system for early detection of chemical threats. The anticipated contract value is $2M over a base year and four option years.
Purpose & Justification
This document serves as a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the use of other than full and open competition. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice, indicated that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. (SSI), possesses the proprietary technical data and unique capabilities required to meet the government's needs. Inability to procure these specific services and parts from SSI could create an unacceptable vulnerability in the CBR Sensor System.
Scope of Work
The required services and deliverables include:
- Extended warranties for GCMS units.
- Spare parts, such as specific columns (e.g., SH-5MS Capillary), ferrules (Vespel/Graphite), PFTBA, cable assemblies, filaments, and various oils and filters.
- Maintenance, repair, and updated services for Shimadzu GCMS instruments.
- Advanced training for personnel on operation and maintenance.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition)
- Duration: Base year plus four (4) option years
- Anticipated Value: $2,000,000
- Place of Performance: Arlington, VA
- Published Date: April 27, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is being conducted using Other than Full and Open Competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the proprietary nature of the technical data and the unique capabilities of the OEM.
Key Considerations
The government has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. This is a justification document, not a solicitation for proposals.