Thermo TCEA-IRMS Instrument Repair

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Thermo Electron North America LLC for the repair of a Thermo TCEA-IRMS instrument. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which states that only one source is reasonably available. The DEA has determined that Thermo Electron North America LLC is the only source that can provide the required repair services. Some key points to consider for this opportunity include: • The acquisition is for the repair of a specific instrument, the Thermo TCEA-IRMS. • The award will be made on a sole source basis, meaning that only one company will be considered for the award. • The DEA has determined that Thermo Electron North America LLC is the only source that can provide the required repair services. • The notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available.