PERKIN ELMER LAB SERVICES CONTRACT - SOLE SOURCE

The contract involves a sole source, firm-fixed price order valued at $37,821.60 awarded on December 23, 2020, by the Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7, under the Department of the Interior. The contract is for Perkins Elmer lab services specifically related to the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment under NAICS code 811219. The decision to award this contract without competition is based on the fact that PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc. is the only authorized and approved source for factory new or remanufactured repair parts as well as factory-trained and certified engineers to provide service and installation of their equipment. This justification is supported by applicable procurement regulations allowing limited source procurement when only one source is capable of fulfilling the requirement. The contract reflects the Government's determination that competition is not advantageous due to the unique expertise and authorized service capabilities held exclusively by PerkinElmer. The contracting activity is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and all responses to the notice, which was issued solely for market research purposes, must demonstrate a clear benefit to competition to be considered. The contract emphasizes the importance of maintaining equipment integrity through authorized service provision by original manufacturers or their certified representatives, ensuring quality and reliability. Further inquiries about the contract can be directed to the point of contact at the Fish & Wildlife Service.