Protective EMA for the Echo 550 Acoustic Liquid Handler
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, intends to award a sole source contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. Life Sciences for a Protective Equipment Maintenance Agreement (EMA) for the Echo 550 Acoustic Liquid Handler. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposals, and no solicitation will result.
Scope of Work
The required EMA ensures proper equipment performance and reliability for high-throughput assay automation, vital for the EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. The agreement includes:
- One annual preventative maintenance visit.
- Unlimited phone, email, and remote support sessions.
- All parts, site labor, zone charges, and per diem charges.
- Software bug fixes for the Echo user interface and applications software.
- Initial service response time not to exceed 8 business hours.
- Onsite service response time not to exceed 3 business days after remote diagnostics are exhausted and a service visit is agreed upon.
- A 90-day warranty on all parts and services from the date of installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent for Sole Source
- NAICS Code: 811412 – Appliance Repair and Maintenance
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Questions Due: March 26, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit questions or concerns via email to Contract Specialist Jeremy Melby at melby.jeremy@epa.gov. Attachments should be in PDF, MS Word, or Excel format. Telephone calls will not be accepted.