J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 89243325NFE000188Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dca3006fe48d40709a162da4e20b0f1d/view
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    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract to JOEL USA, Inc. for the service, maintenance, and repair of JOEL laboratory equipment, specifically the JXA-8530FPlus Electron Probe Microanalyzer. This specialized equipment requires factory-trained personnel for its upkeep, and JOEL USA, Inc. is the only authorized provider capable of delivering the necessary services and parts in the United States and Canada. Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements must submit evidence of their capabilities by 3:30 PM ET on January 20, 2025, to the Contract Specialist, Cynthia V. Madison, via email at cynthia.madison@netl.doe.gov. This notice serves as an intent to sole source and is not a request for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Madison, Cynthia
    (412) 386-9663
    cynthia.madison@netl.doe.gov
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