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Justification, total small business set-aside, first published as special notice

(2) turnkey, state-of-the-art, Dual Wavelength Forensic Laser (A-CSL7W1) and one (1) one Full spectrum color imaging system (A-FSC-1-FS-30)

DJA-26-ALAB-PR-0127

ATF Acquisition and Property MGMT Div, ATF | Acquisitions Management Division. Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

Awarded

Thomas Scientific, LLC

$0.00 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2026

39 like it are open now in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing

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Description

As published on SAM.gov with the special notice of February 17, 2026.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order for preventative and corrective maintenance for two (2) turnkey, state-of-the-art, Dual Wavelength Forensic Laser (A-CSL7W1) and one (1) one Full spectrum color imaging system (A-FSC-1-FS-30).

Proposed Contractor:
Thomas Scientific, LLC
1654 High Hill RD
Swedesboro, New Jersey 08085-1780, United States
UEID: CN1DHDM1HDZ5
CAGE: 725Q0

Arrowhead Scientific, Inc./Arrowhead Forensics (Owned by Thomas Scientific LLC)
11006 Strang Line RD
Lenexa, Kansas 66215-2113, United States
UEID: FDGFA7WMJ235
CAGE: 3LYQ5

The authority used for the sole source is FAR 12.102-1.

This announcement constitutes the only notification of the ATF’s intent to solicit on a sole source basis.  A formal combined synopsis/solicitation will not occur.  All solicitation communication will occur directly with the proposed contractor.

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.  It is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The notice of award and the written sole source justification will be posted after award.

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.

UEI
CN1DHDM1HDZ5
CAGE
725Q0
Vendor location
Swedesboro, NJ
Contract
15A00026AAQA00041
Obligated
$0.00, potential $534,579
Actions
2 between March 9, 2026 and May 29, 2026
Described as
Blanket Purchase Agreement (Bpa) for the Procurement of Forensic Dual Laser and Color Imaging Systems
Match
award number 15A00026AAQA00041 equals the contract number; same awarding office 15A000 (high confidence)

Publications

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

  1. February 17, 2026

    Special notice

    Due February 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 56148af902f7403fb64e9ad7dc88ad7d

    2 revisions on SAM
    • March 10, 2026: publish, justification
    • February 17, 2026: publish, special notice
  2. March 10, 2026

    Justification, originally special notice

    SAM.gov, notice e65a992bc925400eb317f6caaa6299d3

    2 revisions on SAM
    • March 10, 2026: publish, justification
    • February 17, 2026: publish, special notice

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