Maintenance for Gel Permeation Chromatography/Size Exclusion Chromatography
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Division, supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), intends to award a Firm Fixed Price sole source contract to Malvern Panalytical Inc. for maintenance services of their Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)/Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) systems. This is a Special Notice and not a Request for Proposals.
Opportunity Details
- Purpose: To secure a full coverage service agreement for existing GPC/SEC systems.
- Scope: The requirement includes yearly preventative maintenance, onsite repair visits (travel and labor), factory-supplied parts for repair, consumable parts, software updates, additional software compliance, software services, and a software maintenance agreement (SMA).
- Justification: Malvern Panalytical Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source capable of providing proprietary factory parts, the required OMNISEC software updates, factory-recommended upgrades, training, and authorized escalation services. They possess exclusive access to performance-verified components and engineering resources essential for maintaining the instrument's original operating specifications.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Size Standard: $34,000,000.00)
- Place of Performance: Natick, MA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, by 1500 EST
- Published: June 3, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a solicitation. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may identify their interest and capability by sending responses via EMAIL ONLY to alexandra.m.biro2.civ@army.mil and trisha.r.scott.civ@army.mil. All questions must be submitted in writing. The government will not cover costs incurred in responding to this notice.