Agilent technologies, INC (GC)/(MS) bundle upgrade

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Acquisition Management is seeking to procure a Gas Chromatograph (GC) / Mass Spectrometer (MS) Software and Workstation Bundle upgrade from Agilent Technologies, Inc. through a sole source purchase order under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is specifically for a part # G1729FA upgrade to existing analytical laboratory instrumentation. The contract opportunity is categorized under the NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6630 for Chemical Analysis Instruments. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 14, 2025, with responses due by April 21, 2025, indicating a relatively short window for potential vendor interaction. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined, the sole source nature suggests Agilent Technologies has been specifically selected based on unique technical capabilities or existing equipment compatibility.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, meaning it is open to standard competitive considerations. As a sole source award directly to Agilent Technologies, Inc., the procurement appears targeted and non-competitive. The exact award value is not specified in the notice, though it relates to a software and workstation bundle upgrade for scientific instrumentation. The procurement is classified as a civilian agency acquisition, specifically through the EPA's Office of Acquisition Management. The short timeline between posting and response deadline suggests this is a streamlined, urgent procurement process focused on quickly upgrading critical laboratory analytical equipment. The contract falls within the chemical analysis instruments product service category, indicating specialized scientific and technical requirements for the proposed upgrade.