JOFOC: 68HERH25C0005:Portable High Throughput Integrated Laboratory Identification Systems (PHILIS) Platform Modernization, Change Order
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for contract 68HERH25C0005 with MRIGLOBAL. This JOFOC, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1, justifies a $244,900.00 increase to the ceiling of the existing contract for Portable High Throughput Integrated Laboratory Identification Systems (PHILIS) Platform Modernization.
Scope of Change
This change order accommodates requirement expansions in labor and direct costs for the PHILIS platform, specifically for:
- Custom Generator Exhaust Adaptors
- Insulation Upgrade
- Fire Sensing and Suppression system Upgrades
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
- Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM)
- Contracting Activity: Office of Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO), Office of Land, Enforcement and Air Division (LEAD)
- Contractor: MRIGLOBAL (UEI: HKQHNFKNKL15)
- Existing Contract: 68HERH25C0005
- Increase Value: $244,900.00
- Justification: MRIGLOBAL is deemed the only responsible source because over 90% of the design is complete, and introducing a new contractor would cause detrimental delays and duplicative costs. The original contract was competitively awarded.
- Published: May 26, 2026
Additional Notes
A notice of the proposed contract action was previously posted on SAM.gov, but no responses were received. The EPA intends to procure future similar requirements using unrestricted competitive procedures.