Intent to Award Sole Source - MALDI Biotyper Sirius RUO System Services

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS), Acquisition and Asset Management Division (AAMD), has issued a Special Notice regarding an intent to award a sole source contract. The contract is for preventative maintenance services of a MALDI Biotyper Sirius RUO System, to be awarded to Bruker Scientific LLC located in Billerica, Massachusetts. The procurement will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, falling under the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34.0. The contract will be awarded under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b). The justification for the sole source procurement is based on Bruker Scientific LLC being the only manufacturer certified to provide specialized maintenance services for this specific system.

Contractors interested in this opportunity should note that this is not a competitive solicitation, but rather a notice of intent to award to a single source. All responsible sources may submit a response, which will be considered by the agency for potential competitive procurement. Responses must be emailed to Stephen Tees at Stephen.Tees@usda.gov no later than June 15, 2025, with telephonic inquiries not being accepted. The purpose of any submitted responses is solely to help the government determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Respondents are advised to ensure their submitted information is detailed, current, accurate, and complete. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to compete this proposed contract. The maintenance services will cover emergency service visits, planned maintenance, wear and tear parts replacement, and Bruker proprietary software updates and upgrades for the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL).