Lab Information Management Enhanced (LIMS) Operations and 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 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has awarded a Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price contract to LabVantage for Lab Information Management Enhanced (LIMS) Operations and Maintenance. This award, valued at $908,653.87, ensures continued support for the proprietary LabVantage LIMS and LabVantage Flex subscription, which is critical for the National Product Testing and Evaluation Center (NPTEC) located in Bethesda, MD.
Scope of Work
The contract covers comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for the LabVantage LIMS and LabVantage Flex subscription. This includes:
- System Administration and Monitoring
- System Interface Monitoring
- Installation and Patch Management
- Validation Testing and Documentation
- Defect Remediation
- Environment Synchronization and Maintenance
- System Optimization and Upgrades The LIMS serves as the primary data repository and workflow engine for NPTEC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price
- Value: $908,653.87 (including options)
- Period of Performance: September 27, 2026 to September 26, 2031
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Award Date: Published June 12, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The award was made on a sole-source basis due to the proprietary nature of the LabVantage LIMS, a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software suite. LabVantage Solutions, Inc. holds exclusive rights to the source code and system architecture, and CPSC does not possess the technical data rights or "right-to-repair." Transitioning to an alternative platform would incur significant data migration costs (exceeding the award value) and extensive customization/integration efforts. Such a transition, estimated at 18-24 months, poses a substantial risk to mission continuity for NPTEC and consumer safety due to potential system downtime or data corruption.
Additional Notes
The government will continue to monitor the market for emerging solutions and conduct updated market research prior to the expiration of this contract.