PerkinElmer Service Agreement
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Navy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is conducting a Sources Sought for a PerkinElmer Service Agreement. This market research aims to identify responsible sources capable of providing maintenance and calibration services for specific laboratory instruments. The NNSY intends to issue a Firm Fixed-Price contract under FAR Part 13. Responses are due by 10 A.M. on January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a three-year (Base + 2 Option Years) PerkinElmer Gold Service Plan, including preventative maintenance (PM) for laboratory instruments at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Materials Test Laboratory. This covers:
- Preventative maintenance and service for four (4) PerkinElmer Avio 500 ICP-OES and one (1) Nexion Model 2000 C ICP-MS instruments and accessories.
- One scheduled PM visit per year, with vendor shipping required materials prior to the visit.
- Unlimited repair service, non-consumable parts, labor, and travel.
- Coverage for software operating the instrumentation.
- Performance standards include a 3-business day response time for PM/repair and direct contact with PerkinElmer technical support during regular hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (market research, not a request for proposal)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisitions)
- Anticipated Duration: Base year + 2 option years (May 5, 2026 – May 4, 2029)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if a total Small Business Set-Aside is possible.
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 10 A.M. EST
- Published: January 20, 2026
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
Purpose of Sources Sought
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only. Its objective is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, assess the potential for competition, and evaluate the feasibility of a total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government will not pay for information submitted, nor will it return any responses.
Response Requirements
Interested large and small companies are encouraged to respond via email to Jordan Moore (jordan.e.moore.civ@navy.mil) with a copy to Denise Swain (denise.j.swain.civ@us.navy.mil). Responses should include:
- Company name, address, telephone, CAGE code, DUNS, point of contact, and socioeconomic status (if small business).
- Confirmation of past performance on similar work.
- A capabilities statement demonstrating the company's ability to perform 100% of the required efforts, addressing any anticipated subcontracting or teaming arrangements.
Additional Notes
Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award and throughout performance. This is not a request for proposal, and respondents will not be notified of the results.