Sole Source - Life Technologies Instrument Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks OEM maintenance, repair, and technical support for Life Technologies laboratory instruments at its Conservation Genetics Laboratory, with quotations due July 23, 2026. This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.103-1, with the Government intending to award to Life Technologies Corporation as the only responsible source able to provide OEM parts and factory-authorized service; however, the Government will consider capability statements and quotations from other sources demonstrating OEM non-consumable parts access, factory-level training or authorization, and relevant experience maintaining similar systems.

Place of performance is Anchorage, Alaska. The procurement covers eight Life Technologies instruments—DNA Analyzer 3730xl and multiple QuantStudio models (12K Flex OA, Accufill, 7 Pro, and three variants)—for a firm-fixed-price service agreement covering approximately one year (August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027). Services include parts, labor, travel, annual planned maintenance, priority response times, remote monitoring, and technical support. Quotations must be submitted via email to oscar_orozco@ios.doi.gov and remain valid for 30 days from the response deadline. The NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $3.4 million. The PSC code is J066, Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment—Instruments And Laboratory Equipment. The solicitation number is 140FS126Q0133, and the requisition number is 0044051623.