SOLE SOURCE: Sciex MS Preventative Maintenance renewal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Eastern Acquisition Division-Norfolk, intends to award a sole source purchase order to AB SCIEX LLC for SCIEX MS Preventative Maintenance and Software Updates. These services are required at the NOS Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, SC. This is a presolicitation notice, and while not a request for competitive proposals, firms believing they can meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive preventative maintenance services and essential software updates for SCIEX MS instruments. These services are critical for ensuring the continued operational reliability and performance of the specialized equipment at the Charleston, SC facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Order
- Basis: Sole Source (under FAR 6.103-1)
- Awardee (Intended): AB SCIEX LLC
- Set-Aside: None (No set-aside is used for this sole source requirement)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with one (1) additional option year.
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The sole source determination is based on AB SCIEX LLC being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the SCIEX MS instruments. They are the exclusive provider of preventative maintenance services and proprietary software updates, which are copyrighted and covered under their "Software Plus Plan." SCIEX does not train, authorize, or certify third-party service providers for these specific services and updates in the United States.
Submission & Evaluation
This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit written substantiating documentation or a request for additional information to the identified Point of Contact. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Point of Contact
Chelsea Vera Email: chelsea.vera@noaa.gov Phone: 757-828-6329