Intent to Sole Source Perkin Elmer Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) 8000 Instrument Service Plan

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Perkin Elmer U.S. LLC for a service plan covering their Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) 8000 instrument. The CPSC's Laboratory Sciences-Chemistry division uses this specialized instrument for thermal degradation mass analysis of chemical samples. The agency intends to proceed with sole source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation authorities, citing that Perkin Elmer is the only source for firmware updates, software updates, and unique repair parts required for the instrument. The procurement will be processed as a simplified acquisition following FAR Subpart 12 and 13 procedures. This notice serves as advance notification of the agency's procurement intentions rather than a competitive solicitation.

The service plan will encompass comprehensive instrument maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance visits, and software updates for the existing TGA 8000 equipment. Interested parties have until 11:00 AM Eastern Time on June 23, 2025, to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement, though the notice explicitly states this is not a request for competitive quotations. All responses must be submitted in writing via email to the designated Contract Specialist, with no phone calls accepted. The government will consider any quotations or responses received within six business days of the notice issuance, but retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competition. Companies wishing to participate must demonstrate their capability to provide the specialized maintenance and support services for Perkin Elmer's proprietary analytical laboratory equipment.