Notice to Award on Sole Source Basis-USDA-ARS Repair of ASSY PEGASUS GC-HRT+ 6550 4D TOFMS 230V

The USDA Agricultural Research Service intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to LECO Corp. for the repair of a PEGASUS GC‑HRT+ 6550 4D TOFMS instrument located at its Raleigh, NC facility. The repair must be completed within 45 days of award, and the estimated contract value is $20,000. No formal solicitation will be issued; interested parties may submit substantiating documentation within six calendar days of the notice. • Sole‑source award to LECO Corp. (no competitive bid) • Scope: repair of ASSY PEGASUS GC‑HRT+ 6550 4D TOFMS (model #704‑100‑800, S/N 52098) • Location: USDA ARS, Raleigh, North Carolina • Estimated contract value: $20,000 (Firm Fixed Price) • Delivery/completion timeline: ≤ 45 days after award • Responses accepted only in writing within 6 days of the notice; no oral or phone submissions.