New Service Agreement for Milestone UltraWAVE 3 Microwave Digestion- OC-2026-134408

The FDA’s Office of the Chief Scientist intends to award a firm‑fixed‑price, sole‑source service agreement to Milestone, Inc. for the UltraWAVE 3 microwave digestion instrument used in color additive certification. The contract covers annual preventive maintenance, unlimited phone support, on‑site repairs, parts, labor, and travel at no additional cost, with required written reports and rapid response times. The award will enable the FDA to keep the instrument operational for elemental analysis of color additives. • One‑year firm‑fixed‑price maintenance contract for a single UltraWAVE 3 SRC unit • Includes unlimited phone support, on‑site preventive maintenance, and repair visits (response within 2 business days, repair within 7 days) • All parts, labor, travel, packaging, and shipping costs covered by the contractor • Service to be performed at FDA’s CPK2 location (College Park, MD) • Sole‑source justification based on Milestone being the only authorized OEM service provider • Capability statements accepted until September 8 2026; no competitive solicitation required