Contact and place of performance
Colleen Daly
Washington, DC
USA
This public notice for the acquisition of commercial services is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 5.2 - Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions and FAR Part 6.2 - Other than Full and Open Competition. The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to obtain a comprehensive service agreement for the Gerstel MPS and associated components (filtration, thermal desorption, dynamic headspace modules)....
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The Library of Congress intends to award a sole-source contract for a comprehensive service agreement to maintain a Gerstel Multi-Purpose Sampler (MPS) and its associated components, including filtration, thermal desorption, and dynamic headspace modules. This requirement focuses on the continued maintenance of equipment originally acquired in fiscal year 2021, providing for onsite preventive maintenance, repairs, and parts replacements. The performance of these services will take place in Washington, DC, under a contract structure consisting of one base year and up to four optional years.
This procurement is classified under NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC 6635, Physical Properties Testing and Inspection. The Library is publicizing its intent to award this contract to Gerstel Inc. as a sole-source action, as detailed in the provided Justification and Approval documentation. The solicitation involves two attachments: a redacted Justification and Approval (JA_26-LGD-0059_Gerstel Inc_Redacted.pdf) and a Statement of Work (SOW_26-LGD-0059_Gerstel MPS_20260421 edits.docx).
The response deadline for this special notice is May 4, 2026. Colleen Daly is the designated point of contact for this action. This announcement serves as the synopsized notice of the proposed contract action in accordance with FAR Part 5.2 and FAR Part 6.2, and the Library does not intend to issue a separate written solicitation or a second posting following the final award.
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