Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract Tender - 144864429

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to 908 Devices Inc for a Handheld Highpressure Mass Spectrometer Upgrade

Deadline: 13 Jul 2026

Posting Date: 10 Jul 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 144864429

Document Ref. No.: M00264-26-NOI-JW04

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price contract in accordance with the procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
Description of Requirement
The United States Marine Corps has a requirement for a proprietary hardware, firmware, and connectivity upgrade package for twelve (12) existing, unit-owned MX908 Handheld High-Pressure Mass Spectrometer devices. In strict compliance with Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) defense requirements, these ruggedized tactical devices are utilized to rapidly detect, identify, and monitor trace-level gaseous, liquid, and solid threats in the field.
To maintain operational readiness and meet evolving security standards, these devices must undergo a factory-level upgrade to integrate secure wireless capability and enhanced structural durability. The upgrade package includes the installation of new machined housings, Bluetooth capability for remote data transfer, proprietary software/firmware optimization, OEM certified calibration and testing, and secure round-trip shipping.
Intended Sole Source Vendor
The Government intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis to:
908 Devices, Inc.
44 3rd Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
Justification for Sole Source:
908 Devices, Inc. is the manufacturer and sole source technology provider of the MX908 Handheld High-Pressure Mass Spectrometer, which utilizes proprietary technology. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer, 908 Devices is the only authorized point of service for these systems, including certified warranty, repairs, software updates, and hardware upgrades. The required Bluetooth upgrade involves proprietary components, including a machined housing and specific hardware, that are not available from any other vendor. Using an unauthorized third party for service w...
Notice ID: m00264-26-noi-jw04

Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense

Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)

Sub-tier: dept of the navy

Office: commander

Product Service Code: 6665 - hazard-detecting instruments and apparatus

NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: jul 28, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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