JOFOC: 68HERH25C0005:Portable High Throughput Integrated Laboratory Identification Systems (PHILIS) Platform Modernization, Change Order

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, through the Office of Chief Procurement Officer and the Land, Enforcement, and Air Division, has justified a sole-source modification to contract 68HERH25C0005 under FAR Subpart 6.302-1 for the Portable High Throughput Integrated Laboratory Identification Systems (PHILIS) Platform Modernization. The sole source for this modification is MRIGLOBAL, identified by its Unique Entity ID HKQHNFKNKL15, due to its exclusive possession of proprietary design knowledge, completion of over 90% of the final system design, and the high risk of significant delay and technical disruption if the work were transitioned to another contractor. The modification increases the contract ceiling by $244,900, raising the total value to approximately $13.57 million, and includes technical upgrades such as enhanced insulation, sub-surface wiring for fire suppression systems, custom generator exhaust adaptors, and improved decontamination capabilities to support the PHILIS platform’s mission-critical role in responding to chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals. The work is performed at the agency’s base in Washington, DC, with field deployment capabilities across the country, and the modification is administered under a performance-based structure consistent with FAR Part 15, though the exact contract type (e.g., FFP or cost-reimbursable) is not explicitly declared. The contracting activity is led by Adrianne E. Wells as the Contracting Officer, with Stuart Willison serving as the Program Point of Contact for OLEM/OEM, ensuring continuity in oversight and performance evaluation. No formal evaluation factors, clause provisions, or standardized FAR 52.2-series contract clauses are applied, as this is a regulatory justification document rather than a competitive solicitation. The basis for award rests entirely on the uniqueness of the incumbent’s technical progress, the absence of viable alternatives, and the operational necessity of maintaining system integrity without interruption. The modification was digitally signed on May 4, 2026, and the public notice was posted on SAM.gov on May 26, 2026, with prior public comment closed on April 1, 2026. No packaging, labeling, invoicing methods, accounting codes, payment details, or security clearance requirements are specified in the documentation. The only attachments referenced are the signed justification document and the SAM.gov notice, both in PDF format, and no socioeconomic certifications, representations, or subcontracting plans