Sole Source Award: Agilent 1290 UHPLC Service Contract
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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 Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the National Ocean Service (NOS) Hollinga Marine Laboratory, has issued a Sole Source Award Justification for a contract with Agilent Technologies Inc. out of Wilmington, DE. This justification covers the provision of repair and preventative maintenance services for three Agilent 1290 Infinity II UHPLC systems.
Purpose & Justification
The sole source determination is based on NOAA's critical requirement for unlimited repair services and one preventative maintenance (PM) on each of the three Agilent Infinity II 1290 Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) systems. These instruments are vital for the analysis of harmful algal toxins, and their operational integrity is essential for supporting the Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring and Reference Branch.
Agilent Technologies Inc. is the sole source provider due to several factors:
- They are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the 1290 LC systems.
- They are the sole source provider of Agilent's proprietary software updates, which are imperative for compatibility with connected SCIEX Mass Spectrometers.
- They provide factory-authorized training for service representatives and OEM replacement parts.
- Allowing any contractor other than Agilent authorized support providers could invalidate Agilent warranties and contract terms.
- The services required are unique and highly specialized, given the advanced and sensitive nature of the 1290 UHPLC systems.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Award Justification (under RFO FAR 12.102(A))
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Place of Performance: South Carolina (29412), United States
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Chelsea Vera at chelsea.vera@noaa.gov.