58--Identifinder Ultra + EOD Kits

This contract involves the procurement of up to 880 Identifinder Ultra + EOD Kits, intended to be awarded through a Sole Source solicitation to Thermo Fisher Scientific, based in Franklin, Massachusetts. The contract is expected to be an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed price contract. This procurement is being managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division under the Department of Defense, with the solicitation anticipated to be released on April 2, 2007. The associated Federal Supply Class code for this requirement is 5860, and the North American Industry Classification System category is 334519, with a size standard constraint of 500 employees. Questions regarding this Sole Source procurement are directed to Jessica Scalfaro. The contract focuses specifically on high-technology equipment for explosive ordnance disposal and identification purposes, reflecting a strategic acquisition to support defense operations. No set-aside or special conditions have been indicated for this solicitation, reinforcing the sole source nature of the award. The contract ensures the government’s access to vital capabilities through a firm-fixed price arrangement and indefinite delivery terms, providing flexibility in both pricing and quantities over the contract period.