Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Single Source to Ab Sciex Llc
Deadline: 22 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 08 Aug 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 146817325
Document Ref. No.: FD-2026-467-RBC
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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In compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations coupled with the provisions set forth by FAR Subpart 5.101(a)(1), this Notice is hereby published to inform of the following:The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authorities provided in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, with AB SCIEX LLC.
The requirement is to procure the following: The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Environmental Chemistry Program (ECP) requires a comprehensive multi-year service and support agreement for its AB SCIEX ExionLC AE liquid chromatographer coupled with QTRAP 5500 tandem mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS) systems. The requirement comprises one base year and 3 subsequent option years to ensure uninterrupted operational capacity.
The supporting rationale is that only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:
Exclusive Licensing Agreement/Restrictive Rights/Authorized Reseller - The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required. AB SCIEX LLC is the only capable source that can provide the required services at the necessary level of quality. LC-MS/MS is a highly specialized instrument, and the service required to maintain it is unique to the OEM. The LC-MS/MS system is an ultra-sensitive analytical platform that operates under extreme physical parameters, including high-vacuum environments and precise voltage regulations. The internal schematics, alignment protocols, and diagnostic software required for maintenance are the exclusive intellectual property of AB SCIEX LLC. The maintenance requires specialized factory training not av...
Notice ID: fd-2026-467-rbc
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Sub-tier: national oceanic and atmospheric administration
Office: dept of commerce noaa
Product Service Code: j049 - maint/repair/rebuild of equipment- maintenance and repair shop equipment
NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Inactive Dates: aug 23, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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