ContractSpecial Notice
Notice of Intent to Single Source to Elemental Scientific, Inc
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE• FD-2025-055
Response Deadline
Dec 26, 2025
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Notice Type
Special Notice
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Elemental Scientific, Inc. for the annual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of the ESI PrepFAST IC Automated Speciation System used at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory (NSIL) in Pascagoula, MS. This specialized equipment is crucial for the laboratory's role in detecting and confirming metals contamination in seafood, aligning with FDA standards for food safety. The estimated contract value is $88,725 over three years, and interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 5:00 PM EST on December 26, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Suzanne Johnston, at Suzanne.Johnston@noaa.gov.
Classification Codes
NAICS Code
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Solicitation Documents
Single Source 25-055 FE Signed CO (1).pdf
PDF•235 KB•Dec 12, 2024
AI Summary
The document serves as a Single Source Determination under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It outlines a request for services related to the maintenance and repair of a PrepFAST IC instrument essential for analyzing heavy metal toxins in seafood, owned by the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory (NSIL). The estimated contract value is $88,725 for three years. Elemental Scientific, Inc. is identified as the sole source responsible for maintenance due to exclusive licensing agreements, proprietary technology, and factory-authorized service capabilities. The urgency of this request is emphasized because the incumbent contract is set to expire, and delays could hinder critical laboratory operations. Previous market research established that only Elemental Scientific, Inc. engineers are certified to provide required services, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards. The document also includes necessary certifications and signatures from relevant officials, confirming the determination that only one service provider is available to meet the laboratory's needs. Overall, this summary encapsulates the document's primary purpose of justifying sole-source procurement for specialized maintenance services vital to government seafood inspection initiatives.
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Project Timeline
postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 11, 2024
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 26, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 27, 2025
Agency Information
Department
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA