Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA).DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY
Location
Gunpowder, MD
Maryland
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
811210
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA).DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY involves notice of intent to sole source in Gunpowder, Maryland. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by May 5, 2026 (10 days remaining).
Contract Description
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) in Fort Detrick, MD intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW RFO 12.102(a)) with QIAGEN LLC, 19300 Germantown Road, Germantown MD 20874-1415, as the only responsible source that can provide preventive maintenance and repair services for QIAGEN Laboratory Equipment. This is a Presolicitation notice in accordance with RFO 5.101. The information provided by QIAGEN, LLC is the only source that provides DHACA with preventive maintenance and repair services for QIAGEN Laboratory Equipment used at the Defense Centers for Public Health (DCPH) to support the mission of DCPH - Aberdeen (DCPH-A) Laboratory (LAB). These instruments are highly complex optimized instruments to support the Emerging Biological Threats (EBT) Branch and the Vect...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 20, 2026
Response Deadline
May 5, 2026
10 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
Work will be performed in Gunpowder, Maryland. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Maryland
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA).DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 10 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA).DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of May 5, 2026.
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