Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proceeding with a sole source acquisition under FAR Part 12.102(a) and FAR Part 13 to procure repair and maintenance services for a proprietary DART TOF MS mass spectrometer, instrument serial number MS1066001230123, exclusively through Jeol Solutions for Innovation. This decision is based on the system’s unique design and the contractor’s exclusive proprietary license and technical expertise required to perform authorized repairs, upgrades, and calibrations necessary for forensic species identification and chemical analysis at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory. No competitive solicitation is being issued; however, other responsible sources may submit product information and capabilities statements by June 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET to Kathy Coltran at kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov, though the government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed without competition. The estimated award date is June 29, 2026, with the contract value estimated at $29,419.59, solely for technician travel and service of the instrument. The performance location is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service contracting office at 5207 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, and the acquisition falls under NAICS Code 811210 for equipment repair and maintenance. The solicitation uses Standard Form 18, and while no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging requirements, or invoicing procedures are detailed, the procurement relies on the uniqueness of the equipment and the absence of alternative service providers to justify the sole source approach. No small business set-aside, socioeconomic certifications, or required contractor representations are applicable or submitted, and no delivery terms, FOB conditions, or inspection criteria are formally specified beyond the implied acceptance at the federal facility in Falls Church, VA.