Notice of Intent - Thermo Electron North America, LLC (Unity Labs) EMA for the Thermo Q-Exactive HF LCMSMS
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source contract to Thermo Electron North America, LLC (Unity Labs). This notice is for a one-year repair and preventive maintenance service agreement for the laboratory's Thermo Q-Exactive HF LCMSMS at their Research Triangle Park (RTP), Durham, NC facility. This procurement is recommended to proceed without full and open competition.
Purpose
The EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, specifically the Biological and Economic Analysis Division’s Laboratory, requires a preventive equipment maintenance agreement (EMA) and service plan for the Thermo Q-Exactive HF LCMSMS. This tandem mass spectrometer is crucial for systems biology research, including the development of diagnostic tests, novel drug therapies, personalized medicine, and understanding infectious diseases, cancer, and metabolic disorders.
Scope of Work
The intended one-year maintenance agreement with Thermo Electron North America, LLC (Unity Labs) for the Thermo Q-Exactive HF LCMSMS will include:
- One annual preventative maintenance visit.
- Unlimited phone, email, and remote support sessions.
- Coverage for all parts, site labor, zone charges, and per diem charges.
- Software bug fixes for the Thermo Q-Exactive HF LCMSMS user interface and applications software.
- An initial service response time not exceeding four business hours.
- An onsite service response time not exceeding two business days after remote diagnostics are exhausted and a visit is deemed necessary.
- A 90-day warranty on all parts and services from the date of installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent for Sole Source)
- Duration: One-year service agreement
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Questions/Concerns Due: April 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
Additional Notes
This Notice of Intent is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals. No solicitation will result from this announcement. Interested parties may submit questions or concerns via email to Contract Specialist Markina Owens at Owens.Markina@epa.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.