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Special notice, first published as sources sought

Intent to Sole Source for Maint of epMotion 5073

140G0126Q0105

US Geological Survey, Ofc of Acqusition Grants-National. Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

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Awarded

Eppendorf North America, Inc.

$6,359.30 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2026

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Reston Science Acquisition Team intends to award a sole source contract for the service and maintenance for the epMotion® 5073 automated liquid handling system to Eppendorf North America. This notice is issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.102(a), which specifies that Part 12 acquisition procedures apply to commercial products and services and shall take precedence where inconsistencies exist with other FAR parts.
The USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) requires a new firm-fixed-price service contract for the government owned epMotion 5073 automated liquid handling system for one base year (12 months) and four (4) option years to be provided by the original equipment manufacturer Eppendorf North America. Period of Performance October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027, with option year coverage extending through 2031.
Due to the proprietary design, specialized calibration requirements, and OEM controlled software and technical data associated with the epMotion 5073 automated liquid handling system, only Eppendorf's factory trained service technicians are authorized and equipped to perform maintenance, calibration, repair, and IQ/OQ qualification in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
This procurement is being conducted under commercial acquisition procedures per RFO 12.102(a), as the services required meet the definition of commercial services under FAR 2.101.
The NAICS code is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard is 1,000 Employees
Period of Performance: One year with four option periods.
Place of Performance: Columbia, Missouri
Anticipated award date: 9/3/2026
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the epMotion¿5073 automated liquid handling system and the specialized maintenance required to ensure continued functionality. Capability statements must be submitted by the date and time specified in this notice and must contain sufficient detail to permit Government review and consideration. Responses shall be emailed to: mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.

Attachments

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The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Eppendorf North America, Inc.
UEI
TFJQUU2LKVE7
CAGE
13487
Vendor location
Enfield, CT
Contract
140G0126P0342, purchase order
Obligated
$6,359.30, potential $33,470
Actions
1 between September 15, 2026 and September 15, 2026
Competition
Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offer received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
Epmotion 5073 Preventative Maintenance
Match
solicitation number 140G0126Q0105 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 140G01 (high confidence)
Record
USAspending award page

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. April 6, 2026

    Sources sought

    Service Agreement for epMotion 5073lc

    Due April 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 02da091005ce42a596b370e41a7a3662

    2 revisions on SAM
    • August 19, 2026: publish, special notice
    • April 6, 2026: publish, sources sought

  2. August 19, 2026

    Special notice, originally sources sought

    Due September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2e8b0f4acb4a438fb01896b4a60eef4a

    2 revisions on SAM
    • August 19, 2026: publish, special notice
    • April 6, 2026: publish, sources sought

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