Notice of Intent to Sole Source:Service Maintenance Agreement for Government

The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Service Maintenance Agreement for a government-owned Dionex ICS6000 Ion Chromatograph system. This procurement falls under the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance category (NAICS 811210) and specifically addresses maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment (PSC J066). The agency is seeking qualified service providers capable of maintaining and servicing this specialized analytical instrument. While the pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 9, 2026, the due date for interested parties to respond is April 20, 2026, providing a brief window for submission of relevant qualifications and interest. The sole source procurement approach indicates the EPA has identified specific requirements that may be met by a particular contractor, though formal evaluation criteria and detailed contract requirements will likely be outlined in subsequent solicitation documents.

This is a non-set-aside procurement, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors without restrictions based on business size or ownership status. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify the identity of the incumbent contractor or proposed awardee, nor does it provide explicit budget ranges or award values at this stage. The service maintenance agreement will provide ongoing support for the Dionex ICS6000 system, a high-precision instrument used in analytical chemistry and research applications. Specific details regarding contract duration, service level requirements, response times, and associated costs are not included in this preliminary notice and will be detailed in the full solicitation. Interested parties should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and agency communications for release of the formal solicitation, which will contain comprehensive technical specifications and contractual terms.