Balance Calibration

The Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Special Notice on August 6, 2026, announcing its intent to award a sole-source Blanket Purchase Agreement for annual balance calibration services to Mettler-Toledo, LLC, with responses due by August 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

The DEA's Office of Forensic Science requires ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration and certification of up to 550 Mettler-Toledo laboratory balances annually over a five-year period from September 22, 2026, through September 21, 2031. The procurement is restricted to Mettler-Toledo under FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source) because only Mettler-Toledo technicians possess access to proprietary software necessary to adjust internal mass calibrations required for maintaining accreditation compliance. The DEA's Laboratory Information Management System integrates with Mettler-Toledo's LabX Software; replacing existing balances would exceed $4 million in additional equipment and software costs.

The notice solicits capability statements from interested parties who believe they can meet minimum requirements. Responses must include sufficient technical information and be submitted via email to Jose Marin at jose.l.marin@dea.gov, referencing RFQ #D-26-SS-0051. The Government reserves the right to reject all offers or determine not to open the requirement to competition. Award will be made on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis under a brand-name-only structure. Late submissions will not be accepted; telephone and fax requests are not permitted.