Cell Sorter System Maintenance and Upgrade

The United States Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Research and Development Center – Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign, Illinois, is seeking maintenance and repair services for its cell sorter equipment, specifically to install a chip holder accessory upgrade designed to enhance the efficiency of live cell and lipid emulsion sorting. This requirement is being fulfilled on a sole source basis through a purchase order awarded to On-Chip Biotechnologies (USA) Co., LTD, as they are the original equipment manufacturer and possess exclusive proprietary knowledge, specialized equipment, and technical expertise necessary to perform the upgrade and verify that all systems function to original factory standards. The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026, and the solicitation number is W9132T26QA017, classified under NAICS code 811210. This notice serves as a presolicitation synopsis to inform potential vendors of the government’s intent to proceed without competition, based on market research confirming On-Chip Biotechnologies as the sole capable provider. Any entity believing it can meet the technical requirements may submit a capability statement to CERL-CT_Quotes@usace.army.mil by August 12, 2026, at 4:59 p.m. EST, though submission does not guarantee a change in the acquisition strategy or initiate a competitive process. The point of contact for inquiries is Deyonna R Poke, with Andrea Thomas listed as the contracting officer; no telephone responses will be accepted, and the action is not a set-aside or formal solicitation.