MESO QuickPlex® SQ 120 Immunoassay System - Service Contract
Overview
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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 Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Meso Scale Discovery, LLC, for maintenance services of its MESO QuickPlex® SQ 120 immunoassay system. This is a Special Notice indicating an "other than full and open competition" procurement, but interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. The deadline for submissions is May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The requirement is for a one-year service contract to maintain the Neurotrauma Department's MESO QuickPlex® SQ 120 immunoassay system (serial # 13002007291599). This ensures the system's proper operating condition, calibration, and consistent, accurate data analysis for critical research. The scope includes:
- MesoAdvantage Plan - Academic - SQ120MM (1 year)
- Additional Preventative Maintenance Service-QuickPlex (1 each)
- Maintenance and on-call service during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays).
- Replacement parts on an exchange basis, with replaced parts becoming vendor property.
- Provision of a Field Service Report electronically upon completion of a visit.
- Preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, checks of axis, lead screws, plate carrier, stacker mechanism, cables, electronics, camera cooling, barcode reader, image centering, ECL signal, PC functionality, and potential hardware/software updates.
- Includes a Methodical Mind Enterprise (MME) License and five MME Authorized User Seats.
Contract Details
- Type: Service Contract (Other Than Full and Open Competition / Sole Source)
- NAICS: 325413 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- FAR: Part 12 Commercial Items
- Period of Performance: July 31, 2026, to July 30, 2027 (one-year renewal)
- Place of Performance: Naval Medical Research Command, Silver Spring, MD.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to Meso Scale Discovery, LLC)
Justification
The Justification and Approval (J&A) document confirms that Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) is the original manufacturer and sole known servicer of the proprietary MESO QuickPlex® SQ 120 system. Market research supports this sole-source determination under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
Response Information
While this is not a competitive solicitation, the Government will consider capability statements from other interested parties. Submissions are due by May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) to be eligible for an award.
Contact Information
- Primary: SHAMAI CARTER (shamai.m.carter.civ@heatlh.mil)
- Secondary: Nataki JOHNSON (nataki.s.johnson.civ@health.mil)