Notice of intent

The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development is issuing a Notice of Intent to sole source Waters direct replacement parts, indicating that the agency intends to award this contract to a single vendor without competing bids. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), suggesting that the parts are specialized laboratory components requiring specific technical compatibility. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on November 20, 2025, with a response deadline of November 28, 2025, providing interested parties with eight days to submit questions or comments regarding the sole source justification. The EPA will evaluate the procurement based on the technical specifications required for the replacement parts and the vendor's ability to provide direct compatibility with existing Waters equipment. Vendors seeking to challenge the sole source determination or express interest in the opportunity should submit their inquiries by the November 28 deadline to ensure consideration in the procurement process.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement, meaning it is open to all eligible vendors without restrictions for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other special categories. The notice does not specify the identity of the incumbent contractor or current supplier, nor does it provide explicit award values or budget ranges for the replacement parts contract. Specific details regarding the quantity of parts required, the timeline for delivery, or the total contract value are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested parties should anticipate that a formal solicitation will follow this notice of intent, likely containing complete specifications, technical requirements, and pricing expectations. Vendors unable to comment during the pre-solicitation phase should monitor SAM.gov for the subsequent full solicitation announcement to determine their eligibility and capability to fulfill the requirements.