NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: bioMerieux - Preventative Maintenance
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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.
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 USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to bioMérieux, Inc. for annual preventive maintenance (PM), verification, and calibration services. This requirement covers thirteen (13) Media Preparation Units and nine (9) TEMPO Automated Systems located at the three FSIS Field Laboratories in Athens, GA; Normandy, MO; and Albany, CA. This notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), but responsible sources may submit capability statements.
Scope of Work
The services include annual preventive maintenance, verification, and calibration for proprietary bioMérieux equipment. All work must adhere to ISO 17025 standards and be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technicians using only OEM parts. The sole source justification stems from the proprietary nature of the bioMérieux TEMPO systems and media units, which require specialized software, diagnostic tools, and OEM-certified technical expertise. Use of non-OEM parts or unauthorized technicians would void existing warranties and compromise the essential ISO 17025 accreditation for FSIS regulatory testing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Product/Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Duration: 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent).
- Published: March 23, 2026
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Submission Requirements
Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement as an OEM-authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller must submit a capability statement via email to the Contracting Officer/Specialist. Submissions must include:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and UEI.
- Evidence of OEM Authorization to service TEMPO and Media Prep systems.
- Confirmation of ability to provide OEM-certified technicians and parts.
Additional Notes
The Government reserves the right to determine whether to compete this requirement based on the responses received. For inquiries, contact Angela Carey at angela.carey@usda.gov or 301-837-7781.