Notice of Intent to Sole Source -Preventive Maintenance Services for Sciex X500B Q-TOF mass spectrometer, Exion HPLC, and Peak1024 nitrogen generator
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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 National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of NIH/HHS, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Order to AB Sciex LLC for Preventive Maintenance Services for their Sciex X500B Q-TOF mass spectrometer, Exion HPLC, and Peak1024 nitrogen generator. This notice is not a request for quotations and is being processed under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive preventive maintenance services for critical laboratory equipment: a Sciex X500B Q-TOF mass spectrometer, Exion HPLC, and Peak1024 nitrogen generator. These instruments are essential for the NCI Center for Cancer Research's Mass Spectrometry Resource, used for quantitation of small molecules and proteins in biological samples. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment, performing services according to manufacturer standards to ensure peak performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: AB Sciex LLC
- Duration: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2030 (if all options are exercised)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance ($34M size standard)
- Response Due: March 14, 2026 (10 days from publication)
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD
Opportunity for Other Vendors
While NCI intends to award to AB Sciex LLC, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a statement of capabilities. This statement must be in writing and contain sufficient detail for the Government to assess their ability to provide the services. A determination to compete this action based on responses is at the Government's sole discretion. If no affirmative responses are received within the 10-day period, the award will proceed to AB Sciex LLC.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Elizabeth Bulger at elizabeth.bulger@hhs.gov.