J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source:
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its ORD SIMPLIFIED ACQ BRANCH (SAB), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for an Annual Service and Maintenance Agreement for the BioRad QX200 ddPCR System. This presolicitation indicates the agency's intent to award a contract without full competition. Responses from interested parties are due by February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the provision of annual service and maintenance for the specialized BioRad QX200 ddPCR System. The services fall under Product Service Code J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment), ensuring the operational reliability and performance of this critical laboratory equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Purpose: To establish an Annual Service and Maintenance Agreement
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: February 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is published to allow other interested parties to identify their interest and capability to provide the required services. Any firm that believes it can meet the requirements must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the annual service and maintenance for the BioRad QX200 ddPCR System by the response date.