Notice of Intent to Sole Source:

The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for maintenance, repair, and rebuild services of electronic precision equipment, instruments, and laboratory equipment. This procurement falls under NAICS category 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC category J066 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment). The agency is seeking qualified vendors capable of providing specialized repair and maintenance services for its research and development equipment. While the notice does not explicitly detail all evaluation criteria in the provided information, vendors should anticipate that technical capability, relevant experience with laboratory equipment, and maintenance expertise will be critical factors in the evaluation process. Interested parties have until April 12, 2026, to submit any questions or concerns regarding this sole source procurement, making this a compressed timeline for due diligence.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible contractors may compete regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers in the available details. Additionally, no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, and quantitative details regarding the scope, volume, or timeline of the maintenance and repair services required are not provided in the published information. Interested contractors should monitor the EPA Office of Research and Development's procurement channels for the formal solicitation document, which will contain comprehensive details regarding pricing expectations, service level agreements, and performance timelines.