Gerstel Thermal Desorption Service - Library of Congress
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress published this Special Notice on April 21, 2026, announcing its intent to sole source a service contract to Gerstel, Inc. for comprehensive maintenance and support of a Gerstel MPS (MultiPurpose Sampler) automated sample handling system. The notice is issued under FAR Part 5.2 and FAR Part 6.2 to publicize the Library's determination that only one responsible source exists for this requirement. The contract action represents a continuation of service and maintenance support that has been in place since the initial five-year agreement began in FY21. This public notice serves as the sole announcement of the award intent, eliminating the need for a second posting after contract award. The due date for this special notice is May 4, 2026.
The primary objective is to sustain ongoing service and maintenance of the Gerstel MPS system, which includes onsite preventive maintenance, repairs, and parts replacements at the Library's Preservation Research and Testing Division in Washington, D.C. The contract will run for one base year (August 15, 2026 through August 14, 2027) with four optional years extending through August 14, 2031. Gerstel, Inc. is the sole specified awardee, and no competitive proposals will be solicited from other parties. The contractor must provide unlimited onsite repairs with a five-business-day response time and 21-calendar-day completion deadline, remote troubleshooting support, factory-certified replacement parts with 12-month warranties, and one annual preventative maintenance visit. All work must be performed by factory-certified engineers and must comply with Library of Congress and U.S. Capitol Police security protocols during business hours (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday).
Notice text
This public notice for the acquisition of commercial services is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 5.2 - Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions and FAR Part 6.2 - Other than Full and Open Competition.
The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to obtain a comprehensive service agreement for the Gerstel MPS and associated components (filtration, thermal desorption, dynamic headspace modules). The Gerstel MPS system was originally acquired in and, following the completion of the initial warranty period, the equipment was covered for regular service and maintenance under a five-year contract beginning in FY21. The intention of this contract action is to continue the service and maintenance of the Gerstel MPS system to include onsite preventive maintenance, repairs, and parts replacements. The contract shall be for one base year with up to four optional years.
This announcement constitutes the only public notice as proposals are not being requested from other parties and a written solicitaiton will not be issued. This notice accomplishes the following:
- Publicizes the Library's intent to sole source this requirement to the business listed in the Justification and Approval (JA).
- Synopsizes the requirements in accordance with the FAR.
- Publicly posts the approved JA to sole source in advance of award. As a result of this, a second posting is not reuqired after the award is made.
Please see the attachments for the full details of the JA and requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW_26-LGD-0059_Gerstel MPS_20260421 edits.docx | DOCX document | |
| JA_26-LGD-0059_Gerstel Inc_Redacted.pdf |
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