Preventative Maintenance_QuantStudio 5 qPCR instrument
Overview
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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's Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific for preventative maintenance services for their QuantStudio 5 qPCR instruments in Maryland. This Special Notice is for a non-competitive procurement, but the government will consider capability statements from interested parties. The purpose is to ensure proper functioning and safety for critical viral and Rickettsial diseases sequencing procedures.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual maintenance service for the Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 qPCR instrumentation. Services must be performed by qualified technicians capable of servicing this specific brand-name equipment. The vendor must be able to provide the necessary service and maintenance plan, including option years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Anticipated negotiated contract (base year + option years)
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Product/Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Date for Capability Statements: February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 9, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This procurement is justified on an other than full and open competition basis, citing statutory exceptions 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (sole source) or FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) (soliciting from a single source). A market survey confirmed that Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies Corporation), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is the only vendor capable of providing the required service, as they do not authorize third-party service providers for their instruments and maintain intellectual property rights to their software and service tools.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity Identification Number (UEI) to be eligible for award. The contracting officer will determine the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable through a price analysis before award.
Contact Information
- Primary: SHAMAI CARTER (shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary: NATAKI JOHNSON LOVETT (nataki.s.johnsonlovett.civ@health.mil, 301-319-7303)