Notice of Intent - Thermo Electron North America LLC
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to procure a Q Exactive Mass Spectrometer Essential Academia Service Plan on a sole-source basis from Thermo Electron North America LLC. This notice serves as an intent to award for general repair and maintenance services for the FBI's Q Exactive Mass Spectrometer. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide these services competitively by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Service Plan for the Q-Exactive Mass Spectrometer, which includes general repair and maintenance services. This plan is essential for the FBI's Laboratory Division to ensure the operational readiness and reliability of their Q Exactive Mass Spectrometer. The anticipated contract will cover a Base Period and four Option Periods.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Contract Vehicle (Anticipated): Firm Fixed Price
- Duration (Anticipated): A Base Period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four additional Option Periods, extending the potential performance through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: None (Restricted Competition)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
Justification for Restricted Competition
The FBI intends to negotiate with Thermo Electron North America LLC under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). The Q Exactive Mass Spectrometer is proprietary to Thermo Electron, and only their certified service engineers possess the unique qualifications, proprietary parts, and consumables required for maintenance. Using other vendors would void the instrument's warranty and could lead to increased costs and delays in evidence processing. Market research, including Google and GSA searches, did not identify alternative service providers.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit an email response demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must include:
- Firm's Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS)
- CAGE Code
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) number
- Business Size
- A capability statement detailing experience, equipment/assets, background, and ability to provide the required instrument service without compromising quality, reliability, safety, accuracy, and schedule. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.