Notice of Intent to Award on a Sole Source Basis - 1232SA26SS1163219 - USDA-ARS-PWA UltraFlex Service Agreement Albany CA
Overview
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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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source, Firm Fixed-Price contract to Bruker Scientific LLC. This contract is for an OEM maintenance agreement for the ultrafleXtreeme - 827660100678 instrument located in Albany, CA. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals. Potential sources must respond by March 19, 2026, if they believe they can provide these services.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an OEM maintenance agreement for the ultrafleXtreeme - 827660100678. This ensures continued operational support and service for the specialized instrument. The Product Service Code is J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Bruker Scientific LLC
- NAICS Code: 335416
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through March 21, 2030
- Response Due for Challenges: March 19, 2026 (within seven calendar days of the March 12, 2026 publication)
- Published: March 12, 2026
Sole Source Justification & Challenge Process
The USDA ARS intends to award this contract on a sole source basis, in accordance with FAR 12.201-1, as Bruker Scientific LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the ultrafleXtreeme instrument. This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations. Potential sources who believe they can provide the required maintenance services are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to Theodore.Blume@usda.gov. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. No telephone calls are being accepted regarding this notice.