Lab Data Management
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Mettler Toledo for Lab X data management services. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to Mettler Toledo being the sole provider of proprietary LabX software licenses. This is a Special Notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. The response date for any interested parties is April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required Lab X data management services are critical for instrument management, allowing for the integration of laboratory systems through a single interface. This system minimizes validation and maintenance efforts while ensuring data integrity within the DEA's laboratory operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Date: April 22, 2026, 04:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
Place of Performance
- City: Arlington
- State: VA
- Postal Code: 22202
- Country: United States
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Lindsey Clark
- Email: lindsey.j.clark@dea.gov
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an announcement of the DEA's intent to award a non-competitive contract. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement should contact the listed point of contact by the response date.