Intent to Sole Source (Service Agreement X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer)

Project ID: None FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Food and Drug Administration
Deadline	02/11/26
Posted	02/04/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC	J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Location	College Park, MD 20740 United States

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FDA)

Notice of Intent to Sole Source to

Malvern Panalytical, Inc. Authority: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Description The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a sole source contract to Malvern Panalytical, Inc. for maintenance and service support of a Malvern Panalytical Axios Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WD-XRF) spectrometer located at FDA University Station (CPK2), College Park, Maryland. The service agreement will include manufacturer-authorized maintenance and repairs, preventative maintenance, replacement parts, and on-site service performed by factory-certified engineers.

NAICS Code

811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PSC: J066 Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Instruments and Laboratory Equipment Justification Malvern Panalytical, Inc. is the only manufacturer and authorized service provider for the Axios WD-XRF spectrometer. The company exclusively provides certified technicians, proprietary diagnostics, software updates, and genuine replacement parts necessary to maintain the instrument in accordance with manufacturer specifications and FDA regulatory requirements.

Period of Performance

Base period of one (1) year with four (4) one-year option periods. It is anticipated that an award will be issued to Malvern Panalytical, Inc. within approximately fifteen (15) days after the closing date of this notice unless the Government determines that any other organization has the capacity to meet this requirement.

Response Date

10:00 a.m. EST 2/11/2026. Please email responses to Warren Jackson at warren.jackson@fda.hhs.gov

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a sole source acquisition for maintenance and service support of a Malvern Panalytical Axios Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (WD-XRF) spectrometer located at FDA University Station in College Park, Maryland. This acquisition is necessary to ensure compliance with FDA regulatory requirements and to support the agency's mission of certifying color additives used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. Work Details The service agreement will encompass manufacturer-authorized maintenance and repairs, preventative maintenance, replacement parts, and on-site service performed by factory-certified engineers. Key specifications include: - 48-hour on-site response time during normal business hours - Unlimited labor and travel during normal business hours - Unlimited emergency calls - Warranty coverage for labor and parts - Annual preventative maintenance - Provision of genuine Malvern PANalytical parts. The contractor must provide service and application support within 48 hours and on-site repairs within 7 days. All technicians must be certified by Malvern PANalytical. Period of Performance Base period of one (1) year with four (4) one-year option periods. Place of Performance FDA University Station (CPK2), College Park, Maryland.

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