Portable High Throughput Integrated Laboratory Identification Systems (PHILIS) Platform Modernization 2.0
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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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Land, Enforcement and Air Division (LEAD), intends to issue a sole source contract modification to MRIGlobal. This modification will increase the ceiling of the existing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, 68HERH25C0005, by approximately $244,900.00 for the Portable High Throughput Integrated Laboratory Identification Systems (PHILIS) Platform Modernization 2.0. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capability statements by April 1, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
Purpose & Background
The PHILIS program provides on-site mobile and base of operations laboratory capabilities for detecting Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs), as well as other analyses. The current contract with MRIGlobal focuses on replacing mobile operational laboratory platforms and optimizing PHILIS units in Edison, New Jersey, and Castle Rock, Colorado.
Sole Source Justification
The EPA is exercising sole source authority under FAR 6.302-1, citing that MRIGlobal is the only responsible source. MRIGlobal possesses specialized knowledge gained since the initial contract award, which is critical for the uninterrupted completion of the design, build, and delivery of these mobile laboratories, avoiding undue start-up time and additional costs associated with a new contractor.
Contract Details & Scope of Increase
- Existing Contract: 68HERH25C0005 with MRIGlobal
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Increase: Approximately $244,900.00
- Reason for Increase: Requirement expansions causing variances outside the current ceiling price. Specific changes include:
- Custom Generator Exhaust Adaptors: To route exhaust outside buildings at home locations.
- Insulation Upgrade: Increasing average insulation thickness to ~5.5 inches.
- Fire Sensing and Suppression System Upgrades: Enhancing routing, installations, and decontamination capabilities.
- Impact on Scope: The increase does not impact the overall scope of the existing contract.
Submission Requirements
While this is not a competitive solicitation, responsible sources may submit a capability statement to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Submissions must be in writing and include:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Company Name and Address
- Company Point of Contact (including Phone and Email)
- Capability Statement
Timeline & Contact
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, NLT 4:30 PM EST
- Contact: Adrianne Wells, Contract Specialist, via email at Wells.Adrianne@epa.gov. All questions must be directed via email.
Set-Aside
No specific set-aside is mentioned; this is a notice of intent to sole source.