Notice of Intent to Sole Source Agilent
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 Firm Fixed Price (FFP) sole source contract to Agilent Technologies for relocation services for Government-owned Agilent manufactured instruments. This action is on behalf of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Defense Centers for Public Health – Aberdeen (DCPH-A). This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotations. Responses from interested firms are due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government requires Agilent, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), to perform comprehensive services including:
- OEM equipment relocation
- Preventive maintenance
- Unscheduled repairs (using OEM-trained technicians and OEM parts)
- Calibration services
- Software support
Agilent is deemed the only viable source due to proprietary restrictions on essential resources such as OEM training, repair parts, software updates, and test equipment for calibration. Unauthorized third-party providers lack access to these critical components, which could lead to substandard service, compromised equipment performance, or non-compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source)
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: February 9, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is an intent to issue a sole source contract and is NOT a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Any other firms desiring consideration must fully identify their interest and capability to provide these services in writing. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested persons should identify their interest in writing to the Government point of contact. No telephone requests will be honored. Point of Contact: James Cheng (james.cheng1.civ@health.mil)