H--Single purchase delivery and installation of one Ultima Series 1400 LXP freesta
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole-source, fixed-price contract to LABRepCo, LLC for the purchase, delivery, and installation of one Ultima Series 1400 LXP freestanding Laboratory Glassware washing machine. This acquisition is critical for the Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD) to maintain high standards for laboratory analyses. Responses to this Notice of Intent are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required Ultima Series 1400 LXP glassware washing machine will enable the LSASD to properly clean labware and glassware, meeting method specifications for inorganic, organic, and biological laboratory analyses. This equipment ensures glassware is free of contamination, supporting maximum sample throughput and sensitive analyses.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source, Fixed-Price Contract (Notice of Intent)
- Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)), for purchases not exceeding $350,000.
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source).
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 7, 2026
Justification
The EPA has determined that LABRepCo, LLC is uniquely qualified to provide this equipment. Market research indicates they are the only source capable of configuring, customizing, and providing necessary repair, maintenance services, and technical support for the Ultima Series 1400 LXP, which is essential for the required level of quality and specialized needs.
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for quotation, and a solicitation document will not be issued. The Government will consider information received to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. No costs incurred by responding will be reimbursed. Questions or comments should be directed to Megan Wallace (Wallace.megan@epa.gov) or Femi Obadina (Obadina.olufemi@epa.gov), with the subject line: "Notice of Intent Submission: Requisition PR-R4-26-00208."