NOI - Comparison Microscope Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Leeds Precision Instruments Inc. for Comparison Microscope Maintenance in Quantico, VA. Interested parties must submit capabilities by April 6, 2026. While the metadata indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside, the FBI's stated intent is to negotiate with only one source.
Purpose & Scope
The FBI's Lab Division (LD) requires a maintenance service contract for Comparison Microscope systems. This service is to be provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to retain warranty. Leeds Precision Instruments Inc. is identified as the sole source due to being the only factory-trained and authorized service group in the United States, based on market research. The North American Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J066 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (FAR 6.103-1)
- Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice
- Place of Performance: Quantico, VA
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (as per metadata, despite sole source intent)
Response & Deadlines
This is a Notice of Intent and not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties may identify their interests and/or submit a capabilities statement to Contract Specialist Lily Calvert (lrcalvert@fbi.gov). Responses sent via other means will not be considered. Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, by 05:00 PM EST.
- Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with updated and accurate information (TIN, EFT, UEI, addresses, contact information) as the FBI uses SAM for payment processing.