Maintenance Contract for Thermo Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometers (GC/MS)
Overview
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the Maintenance Contract for Thermo Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometers (GC/MS). This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for quotes. Interested parties must demonstrate capability to compete by May 27, 2026, 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a maintenance contract covering Thermo Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometers (GC/MS). Thermo Electron North America LLC is identified as the sole source due to their exclusive access to proprietary performance-verified component parts, spare parts, software, technical support, upgrades, and engineering resources necessary to maintain the original operating specifications of these instruments. Their Field Service Engineers are the only certified and factory-trained personnel available for this specialized service.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (Noncompetitive)
- Intended Awardee: Thermo Electron North America LLC
- Authority: FAR 13.106 (b) and 10 U.S.C. 3204 (C) (1)
- NAICS: 811210
- FSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: May 5, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
This is not a request for quotes. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government reserves the right to proceed with the noncompetitive action.
Submission Requirements
- Method: Email statements and capabilities to natella.k.calliste.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Content: Provide clear and concise documentation indicating bona fide capability.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Note: Oral communications are not acceptable. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.