INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: PM services for two (2) Spectro Analytical Instruments

The Naval Sea Systems Command, a defense agency within the Department of the Navy, has issued a Special Notice announcing an intent to sole source procurement for preventative maintenance and calibration services on two Spectro Analytical Instruments. This is a Limited Source Justification (LSJ) for a single-source acquisition, meaning the government has determined that competition is not feasible for this requirement. The notice was posted on March 11, 2026, and provides potential contractors an opportunity to submit comments or documentation challenging the sole-source determination by the March 18, 2026 deadline. The procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J066 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment). This requirement pertains to specialized analytical equipment maintenance that the government facility cannot perform internally.

The objective of this sole-source procurement is to secure annual preventative maintenance and calibration services for SPECTROMAXX and SPECTROLAB S Analyzers used for Level 1 Material analysis at the Shipyard, ensuring compliance with ordering specifications. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has been identified as the sole approved supplier based on proprietary knowledge, original equipment manufacturer status, and exclusive service authorization. The justification relies on the "Restrictive Rights" category, which recognizes that only SPECTRO possesses the technical capability and authorization to perform these specialized services. Contractors interested in challenging this sole-source determination must submit comments or supporting documentation by March 18, 2026. There are no specific eligibility restrictions mentioned beyond the requirement that responding entities must be capable of providing authorized maintenance and calibration services for these particular instruments.