Notice of Intent; Level 4 Service Agreement for MVS-500 Instruments

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source, firm-fixed-price, one-year service contract with Advanced Instruments, LLC for a Multichannel Verification System (MVS) Level 4 Service Agreement. The notice is being distributed exclusively through SAM.gov and pertains to the maintenance and service of specialized laboratory instruments used in DNA sample processing. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for acquisition from only one responsible source when no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The notice emphasizes that while this is not a competitive solicitation, all responsible sources may submit capability statements or quotations for consideration.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capability statements or quotations to bvlane@fbi.gov by March 20th, 2025, with the understanding that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement. To be eligible, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure their registration information is current and accurate, including Tax Identification Number (TIN), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) details, DUNS number, addresses, and contact information. The primary objective of this service agreement is to obtain annual calibrator plate recertification, preventative maintenance, travel costs, and a one-year extended warranty for three Artel MVS-500 instruments critical to the FBI's laboratory operations. Advanced Instruments, LLC is identified as the sole manufacturer and provider of the MVS-500 system, with no authorized resellers or third-party vendors capable of providing the required instrument validation services. Telephone inquiries will not be considered, and all communication must be submitted in writing through the specified email address.