SAM #2026-LGD-0038

Sole Source Service Maintenance Agreement for Wyatt Technology Detectors at Library of Congress

The Library of Congress Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) is seeking a sole-source, multi-year service maintenance contract for its Wyatt Technology detectors, to be provided by Waters Technologies Corporation. - Sole-source procurement for maintenance and support of Wyatt Technology detectors (DAWN, ViscoStar III, Optilab) - Equipment serial numbers: DAWN (#3829-D3HC), ViscoStar (#707-V3), Optilab (#3850-OP1) - Services include: - Repair and replacement of parts and components (excluding consumables) - Annual on-site preventative maintenance inspection - Priority and unlimited phone/email technical support - Software support and upgrades for ASTRA software - Loaner instruments during factory repairs - All parts must be Waters-certified with a one-year warranty - Repairs must be completed within 21 days of notification - Contract duration: - One 12-month base year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) - Four 12-month option years (through June 30, 2031) - Place of performance: Library of Congress – Capitol Hill, Preservation Research and Testing Division - Only Waters Technologies Corporation (Wyatt Technology brand) is authorized to provide these services due to proprietary technology and certification requirements - No competing vendors or third-party service providers are certified for this equipment - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six-figure range over five years

Key Sections: - OEMs: Waters Technologies Corporation (Wyatt Technology) - Products: Wyatt Technology DAWN, ViscoStar III, Optilab detectors - Services: Comprehensive maintenance, repairs, software support, loaner instruments - Requirements: Sole-source, Waters-certified parts, rapid repair turnaround, annual maintenance - Place of performance: Library of Congress, Washington, DC

Description

This is a public notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 – Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions.

The Library of Congress (Library), Contracts and Grants Directorate (CGD), intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to Waters Technologies Corporation (Mailstop SA 34 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757).  The work to be performed under the contract will be performed at the Library of Congress – Capitol Hill.

The period of performance (POP) of the intended contract shall be one 12-month base year and four 12-month option years.  It is valued at an amount below the simplified-acquisition threshold (SAT) of $350,000.00, but above the public-notice threshold of $25,000.  

This Library seeks a comprehensive service agreement for its existing Wyatt Technology-branded detectors, comprising: DAWN (serial # 3829-D3HC), ViscoStar (serial # 707-V3), and Optilab (serial # 3850-OP1) detectors.  The service-support agreement includes repair and replacement of parts and components, one on-site preventative maintenance inspection per year, and priority support by phone and email.

This announcement constitutes the only public notice of this requirement.  The Library is not requesting proposals are not from other parties and a written solicitation will not be issued.  This public notice accomplishes the following:

1. Notice of the Library’s intent to make a sole-source award for this requirement to the business listed herein;

2. Synopsizing the requirements in accordance with the FAR; and

3. Publicly posting the approved Justification and Approval (J&A) to the public in advance of the contract award rather than after.

As a result of this public posting, a second posting of the J&A is not required after the award has been made.

As a result of this public posting, this shall be the only notice issued.  A separate award notice and a separate J&A posting shall not be performed, as all public information is being by means of this public notice.

The following attachments are included in this notice:

1. Attachment 1: 2026-LGD-0038 Statement of Work (SOW)

2. Attachment 2: 2026-LGD-0038  JA (Redacted for Public Release)

No further notices shall be pursued at this time in regard to this contracting action.

Finally, the Library shall accept capability statements from other prospective businesses and review them for potential changes to its procurement direction.  The Library is not, however, obligated to change directions in this procurement without ample evidence.

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