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ID: FDA-26-1289292 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  90%
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

Project: Preventative Maintenance, Repair, and Support Services for GERSTEL Multipurpose Robotic Sampler Workstations
Announcement No.: FDA-26-1289292

The Government hereby submits a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to GERSTEL, Inc. for preventative maintenance inspections, repair services, and technical support for GERSTEL Multipurpose Robotic Sampler Workstations, including all labor, parts, consumables, travel, and OEM-required service activities. The period of performance will consist of a base year plus four (4) option years. The NAICS code for this action is 811210. This hereby constitutes a synopsis of this requirement.
This procurement is made under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and/or 10 U.S.C. 3204 (as applicable) for other than full and open competition due to only one responsible source. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and would not hinder the mission objective. Any other firms desiring consideration must fully identify their interest and capability to provide this service or submit a capability statement within 7 days to the individual listed. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals.
Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contract Specialist, Elena Tatarov, elena.tatarov@fda.hhs.gov via email only (no phone calls/voice mail messages regarding questions will not be accepted and will not receive a response). Please indicate in the subject line of your email: Notice of Intent Questions Submission FDA-26-1289292. This notice will close on June 23, 2026, at 10 AM EST.

Background
The Government intends to award a sole source contract to GERSTEL, Inc. for preventative maintenance, repair, and support services for GERSTEL Multipurpose Robotic Sampler Workstations. This contract is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204 due to the availability of only one responsible source. The goal of this contract is to ensure the operational readiness and reliability of the robotic workstations critical to the agency's mission.

Work Details
The contractor will provide preventative maintenance inspections, repair services, and technical support for GERSTEL Multipurpose Robotic Sampler Workstations. This includes all labor, parts, consumables, travel, and OEM-required service activities necessary to maintain the equipment in optimal working condition.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will consist of a base year plus four (4) option years.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Firms desiring consideration must fully identify their interest and capability to provide these services or submit a capability statement within 7 days.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior awards indicate a confirmed incumbent, Gerstel, with contracts valued at $190,000 (01/03/23–01/03/28) and $170,650 (07/17/24–07/21/26) for preventative maintenance and qualification services for GERSTEL MPS autosampler rails and solvent filling station. The current sole-source effort similarly covers preventative maintenance inspections, repair services, and technical support for GERSTEL Multipurpose Robotic Sampler Workstations, including OEM-required service activities, which appears to be a continuation of the same equipment-specific maintenance and support scope.
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Overview

Agency
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [HHS]
Response Deadline
June 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT Due in 6 Days
Posted
June 16, 2026, 3:53 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$75,000 - $250,000 (AI estimate)
On 6/16/26 Food and Drug Administration issued Special Notice FDA-26-1289292 for Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source due 6/23/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Elena Tatarov   Profile
Email
elena.tatarov@fda.hhs.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION > FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
FPDS Organization Code
7524-00223
Source Organization Code
100188033
Last Updated
June 16, 2026
Last Updated By
elena.tatarov@fda.hhs.gov
Archive Date
June 23, 2026