Sources Sought for One (1) Desiccator system, supporting accessories, and One (1) year of preventative maintenance.

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is conducting a Sources Sought survey for one desiccator system with supporting accessories and one year of preventative maintenance. This is a market research initiative rather than a formal solicitation, meaning respondents will not receive notification of evaluation results and the government has made no commitment to issue an order or contract based on the responses received. The notice seeks to identify potential sources across the industrial base, with particular emphasis on qualifying small business entities including Section 8(a) firms, HUB-Zone businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The procuring activity has assigned this requirement to the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing category (NAICS 334516) and Laboratory Equipment and Supplies (PSC 6640), which will guide industry respondents in determining their eligibility and relevance. The deadline for submission of sources sought responses is February 27, 2026, providing a four-day window for interested vendors to demonstrate their capabilities and interest.

This procurement is not designated with any small business set-aside, remaining open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or status. The notice does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or detailed technical specifications, as the Sources Sought process is designed to gather preliminary market information rather than establish definitive procurement parameters. The exact quantities and specifications for the desiccator system and associated accessories are limited to the procurement of one unit along with one year of preventative maintenance support. No incumbent contractor information has been provided in the available documentation. Interested parties should prepare responses that clearly articulate their technical capabilities, manufacturing experience with laboratory desiccation equipment, and service delivery capacity for the maintenance component.