NOI YSI Preventative 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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole source contract to YSI, INC for Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for YSI Laboratory Equipment used at the Defense Centers for Public Health (DCPH) - Aberdeen (DCPH-A) Laboratory in Maryland. This Presolicitation Notice seeks capability statements from other interested parties by June 22, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) to negotiate on a sole source basis with YSI, INC, identified as the only responsible source capable of providing the required services. The YSI Laboratory Equipment is critical for testing animal tissue samples for pathological evaluation at DCPH-A. The services ensure instruments remain operable per manufacturer specifications and DCPH-A quality standards, requiring Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trained service technicians.
Scope of Work
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for maintenance and service of YSI and OI Analytical Laboratory Equipment, including:
- Annual preventive maintenance and recertification.
- Unlimited technical/analytical phone support.
- Software upgrades as available.
- On-site repair services as needed.
- Rental coverage for equipment upon request.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of YSI laboratory equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (No set-aside restrictions)
- NAICS: 811210 ($34M Small Business Size Standard)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period (September 26, 2026 – September 25, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods, and a potential 6-month extension.
- Place of Performance: 8300 Ricketts Point Road, Building E-2850, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5403.
- Capability Statements Due: June 22, 2026, by 12:00 P.M. EST.
- Published: June 9, 2026.
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties must submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to demonstrate capability in providing the same service. Capability statements should be emailed to Alicia Maldonado Torres at alicia.maldonadotorres.civ@health.mil using PDF, MS Word, or Excel attachments. Phone calls will not be accepted. The government will consider responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Special Requirements
Contractor personnel must be OEM trained and certified. Compliance with installation access control, Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training, and iWATCH Training is required.