Notice of Intent to Sole Source -Bruker AmaZon MS Service Support Agreement
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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 Library of Congress, Contracts and Grants Directorate, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm fixed-price contract to Bruker Scientific, LLC. for service and support of a Bruker AmaZon mass spectrometer. This special notice informs the public of the Library's intent to award without further competition, as Bruker is the sole authorized provider. The contract is valued between $25,000 and $250,000, with a period of performance from September 29, 2026, to September 28, 2030.
Purpose
This is a public notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2, announcing the Library of Congress's intent to award a sole-source firm fixed-price contract to Bruker Scientific, LLC. for a Service Support Agreement for the Bruker AmaZon MS (SN 384444.00052). Bruker Scientific, LLC. is identified as the original manufacturer and only firm authorized to provide this specific service. This notice also publicly posts the approved Justification and Approval (J&A) for this sole-source action.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a comprehensive service agreement for the Bruker AmaZon mass spectrometer, including:
- Unlimited, priority on-site repairs with factory-certified replacement parts (1-year warranty).
- Support for software and firmware issues.
- All shipping costs for parts, engineer labor, and travel.
- Unlimited telephone and internet-based troubleshooting during Library business hours.
- Necessary instrument software/firmware updates and upgrades (excluding those requiring hardware/OS upgrades).
- Annual preventative maintenance service visits. Performance standards require on-site repairs or replacement within 5 business days of determination, with repair completion within 21 calendar days. Only Bruker trained and certified service engineers are permitted.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Sole Source)
- Awardee: Bruker Scientific, LLC.
- Value: Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000) but above $25,000.
- Period of Performance: September 29, 2026 - September 28, 2030 (Base year + 3 option years).
- Place of Performance: LOC Preservation Research and Testing Division, 101 Independence Ave, SE, Madison Building – Room LM-SB27, Washington, DC 20540-4560.
- Product Service Code: J049 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment.
Key Dates
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
- Response Date (for public comments on sole source): April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only public notice for this action; proposals are not being requested from other parties, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice fulfills all public posting requirements, including the Justification and Approval (J&A), meaning no separate award notice or J&A posting will occur after the contract award. The Library of Congress states that if Bruker authorizes third parties to service the instrument in the future, further competition will be solicited.