Intent to sole source- Preventive and Corrective Maintenance for the ION Chromatograph Systems, ISO 4000 & ISO 6000 and Components.
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy / Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) has issued an Intent to Sole Source for Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of ION Chromatograph Systems (ICS 4000 & ICS 6000) and their components. The intent is to award a firm fixed service contract to THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC. This notice is not a request for quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements by February 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers preventive and corrective maintenance services for specific ION Chromatograph Systems, namely the ICS 4000 (AID 4523A15758) and ICS 6000 (AID: 4523A25093), along with their associated components. The services are critical for ensuring the continued performance and operational integrity of these technologically advanced analytical instruments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Service Contract (Intent to Sole Source)
- Duration: Base year (March 23, 2026 – March 22, 2027) with two one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- NAICS: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34,000,000)
- PSC: J066 - Maint/repair/rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Time
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bremerton, WA, United States
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes. Responses from interested parties will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the sole discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification is based on THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC (Thermo Fisher Scientific) being the sole manufacturer and certified provider of support, maintenance, and upgrade services for these instruments. They assert that only their authorized personnel can perform installation, maintenance, or repairs beyond user scope, and third-party parts are incompatible. All interested parties must submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities via email to Patrick Scott (patrick.j.scott.civ@us.navy.mil) and Angela Charpia (angela.m.charpia.civ@us.navy.mil). Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award.