Notice of Intent to Sole Source-Hamilton Company
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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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole source contract to Hamilton Company for the purchase, delivery, installation, and extended warranty of one Hamilton Microlab STAR Vantage 2.0 robotic workstation. This system is critical for the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES)-DNA OPS mission at Dover AFB, DE, supporting human remains DNA testing for the identification of US Service members. Interested parties capable of providing the same service must submit capability statements by June 29, 2026, 10:00 A.M. EST.
Scope of Requirement
DHACA requires one (1) Hamilton Microlab STAR Vantage 2.0 robotic workstation, including purchase, delivery, installation, and an extended warranty. This new system will replace an existing Hamilton STARLET robotic workstation that has reached its End-of-Life (EOL). The Hamilton Microlab STAR robots, computers, and software are essential for high-throughput extraction, short tandem repeat amplification, and next-generation sequencing of military DNA references and Family Reference specimens. The new system must provide optimal performance and ensure compatibility with existing Hamilton Microlab STAR family instruments, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Contract Details
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (IAW FAR 12.102(a) and 5.101)
- Agency: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Place of Performance: Dover AFB, DE
- NAICS: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 3,000 employees
- Set-Aside: None (no set-aside restrictions for this requirement)
Sole Source Justification
Hamilton Company is identified as the sole manufacturer and reseller of the Hamilton Microlab STAR Vantage 2.0 robotic workstation. This model is the newest in the Hamilton Microlab STAR suite and is specifically required to replace the older Hamilton STARLET.
Response Information
This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any parties interested in responding must submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to demonstrate capability in providing the same service. All capability statements received by the deadline will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026, 10:00 A.M. EST
- Submission Method: Email capability statements (PDF, MS Word, Excel attachments) to Kasey Carroll at Kasey.l.carroll.civ@health.mil.
- Published Date: June 12, 2026