Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Maintenance Contract for Agilent Technology Lab Equipment
ID: W911QY-25-R-LCMSType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3247306504e54019b316dba102aa8938/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to Agilent Technologies, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of specialized lab instruments. The contract will cover full maintenance services for twenty Agilent lab instruments, ensuring operational readiness through unlimited repairs, annual preventative maintenance, and timely on-site service within 48 hours of a request. These services are critical for maintaining the accuracy and compliance of instruments used in mission-critical tasks, as Agilent is the sole provider of necessary proprietary parts and software updates. Interested parties must submit their interest and capabilities via email to the designated contacts by 1100 HRS ET on November 22, 2024, with the contract expected to span a base year and two option years, starting from November 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Edmund J. Bousaleh
    edmund.j.bousaleh.civ@army.mil
    Timothy M. Kontzny
    timothy.m.konetzny.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Limiting-Competition_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a government procurement action for maintenance and support services of Agilent Technologies' GCMS instruments, identified with Control No: JA-25-Nat-0018. The maintenance plan includes services such as repairs, software updates, annual preventative maintenance, and customer support exclusively by certified Agilent engineers to keep the instruments operational for accurate analysis. The necessity of these services stems from Agilent being the sole source for proprietary parts and software updates, which are critical for the operation and compliance of the instruments used in mission-critical tasks. The justification for a sole-source contract is backed by market research indicating no other vendors can meet these specific requirements. The projected timeline for the contract covers a base period from November 2024 to November 2025, with two option periods extending to 2027. The proposal also mentions that the anticipated costs are deemed fair and reasonable, protecting the government’s interests while ensuring necessary maintenance services are uninterrupted.
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