Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for maintenance services on an Orbitrap Exploris 480 Basic System integrated with a Dionex UltiMate 3000 NCS-3500RS NANO Laboratory System. This procurement falls under the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance category (NAICS 811210) and specifically covers maintenance, repair, and rebuild services for instruments and laboratory equipment (PSC J066). The agency posted this pre-solicitation notice on September 4, 2025, with a response deadline of September 15, 2025, providing interested parties with eleven days to submit any responses or expressions of interest. As a sole source procurement, the EPA intends to award this contract to a single vendor without competitive bidding, typically due to the specialized nature of the equipment or unique vendor qualifications required for maintenance services. The notice serves to inform the market of the agency's intent and provides an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate their capabilities if they believe they can perform the required services.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations for small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, or other special categories, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The notice does not identify any current incumbent contractors or specify potential award values, budget ranges, or contract duration, which is common for pre-solicitation notices that primarily serve to gauge market interest and notify potential competitors. No specific quantities of goods or detailed service timelines are provided in this initial notice, as these details would typically be included in the formal solicitation document that would follow this pre-solicitation phase. The specialized nature of the laboratory equipment suggests this contract will require vendors with specific technical expertise and likely manufacturer authorization or certification to perform maintenance on these sophisticated analytical instruments. Given the sole source nature and the specialized equipment involved, the contract value and scope will depend on the complexity and frequency of required maintenance services for these precision laboratory systems.