Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Thermo Orbitrap Fusion Lumos and Thermo RSLCnano UPLC Maintenance Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Thermo Electron North America LLC for an annual maintenance agreement covering a Thermo Orbitrap Fusion Lumos mass spectrometer and an attached Thermo RSLCnano UPLC system. This action is based on the vendor being the only source capable of providing the required service. Responses from interested vendors are due by December 24, 2025.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for an annual maintenance agreement for highly complex laboratory instruments: a Thermo Orbitrap Fusion Lumos mass spectrometer and a Thermo RSLCnano UPLC system. Thermo Electron North America LLC (Unity Labs) is identified as the sole vendor capable of providing service and maintenance due to proprietary parts and specialized training required for these instruments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order)
- Duration: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028 (3 years)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: December 24, 2025
- Published: December 9, 2025
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all responses received within fifteen (15) days of the notice's issuance will be considered by the government. Information will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, with the decision remaining at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This contract action is authorized under FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested vendors should email their capabilities to the Contracting Officer.