Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Sciex OS Software Replacement for 4 Existing Sciex Mass Spectrometers
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1333MG26Q0061
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science intends to sole-source Sciex OS Software replacements for four existing mass spectrometers (one Triple Quad 5500 and three QTRAP 5500+) to ABSciex, with capability statements due by 11:00 AM EDT on July 17, 2026. The sole-source justification rests on ABSciex as the OEM and exclusive authorized provider of the proprietary instrument control software; no authorized resellers exist for this software, and ABSciex alone can migrate from legacy Analyst software to OS software while maintaining full compatibility with the existing instruments. NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) applies, with a $47.0 million business size standard. Interested parties may submit written documentation to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov within the open period (July 8–17, 2026) to challenge the sole-source determination; responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether the Government should conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources are permitted to submit capability statements, and all contractors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award. Announcement Number 1333MG-26-Q-0061 must be referenced in the subject line of electronic correspondence. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Notice text
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Business Support Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with ABSciex to furnish and delivery Sciex OS Software Replacements software for four (4) Sciex instruments that includes (one (1) Triple Quad 5500 and three (3) QTRAP 5500+). The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 513210, Software Publishers, with a business size standard of $47.0M.
Sciex is the OEM of existing MS instruments. The software that controls these instruments is copyrighted and proprietary to AB SCIEX. AB Sciex is the only authorized provider of the instrument control software and updates or upgrades. Sciex is also the only source to replace Analyst software with OS software as they have no authorized reseller for this software. Lastly, all software must be fully compatible with the existing MS instruments.
This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EDT on July 17, 2026. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.
All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:
Announcement Number: 1333MG-26-Q-0061
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source (1).pdf |
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