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Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Thermo Eberline

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The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole source contract to Thermo Eberline for the provision of services and maintenance for existing radiation detection equipment at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The procurement involves maintenance for three Thermo Eberline FHT 3511 PET Stack Monitors and one FHT-59 PING radiation detector, which are critical for monitoring exhaust emissions from several facilities. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, allowing for a sole source award due to the unique capabilities of Thermo Eberline as the only manufacturer of the required equipment. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities to Kristin Nagashima at kristin.nagashima@nih.gov by April 17, 2025, at 12 PM EST.

Repair and Preventative Maintenance for Nicolet FTIR. Parts required to complete the repair are as follows: iS50 ATR DTGS DI Detector and Cable and LRU iS50 DTGS KBR Element Kit.

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The Department of Energy, through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking proposals for a Firm Fixed Price contract to provide repair and preventative maintenance services for the Nicolet FTIR analytical device. The procurement specifically requires the iS50 ATR DTGS Detector and Cable, as well as the iS50 KBR Detection Element Kit, with all items needing to comply with specified part numbers or be equivalent. This opportunity is critical for maintaining essential scientific instruments that support research and operational efficiency within government projects. Interested parties must submit their proposals by April 22, 2025, and direct any questions to Shannon Davis at davisst@ornl.gov or by phone at 865-341-3073.

Notice of Intent to Single Source to Elemental Scientific, Inc

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The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Elemental Scientific, Inc. for the annual preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of the ESI PrepFAST IC Automated Speciation System used at the National Seafood Inspection Laboratory (NSIL) in Pascagoula, MS. This specialized equipment is crucial for the laboratory's role in detecting and confirming metals contamination in seafood, aligning with FDA standards for food safety. The estimated contract value is $88,725 over three years, and interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 5:00 PM EST on December 26, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Suzanne Johnston, at Suzanne.Johnston@noaa.gov.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PerkinElmer of Shelton, CT for the procurement of Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years for NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). The Preventative Maintenance Services are crucial for the continued operation of the gamma well counter, which is the cardinal instrument in NIST's Radioactivity Group. The Radioactivity Group develops and improves metrological techniques for radionuclide standardization and carries out various programs related to environmental measurements, nuclear medicine, radiological instrumentation for security, and radionuclide metrology. The gamma well counter plays a critical role in maintaining low-level secondary radioactivity standards and ensuring the integrity of long-term data acquisitions for radio nuclidic half-life determinations. PerkinElmer is the sole manufacturer and technician authorized to provide the required preventative maintenance services for the instrument. They possess the proprietary knowledge and parts necessary for successful maintenance. No other vendors are capable of providing the required services, and only authorized PerkinElmer technicians can maintain the existing warranty of the system during maintenance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219, with a size standard of $20.5 million dollars. The Government will consider responses received by November 6, 2015, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. In summary, NIST intends to procure Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter to ensure the continued operation and performance of the instrument, which is vital for maintaining radioactivity standards and supporting various research programs. PerkinElmer is the sole provider capable of delivering the required services and maintaining the existing warranty.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source, Additional Components for HAAS Toolroom CNC Mill System and Meltio System for ERDC GSL

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to issue a sole source award to Phillips Corporation for additional components related to its HAAS Toolroom CNC Mill System and Meltio System. The procurement includes specific items such as an SMC Chiller, Laser Alignment Camera Calibration System, External Wirefeeder Stand, and maintenance services, all of which must be compatible with existing equipment previously supplied by Phillips Corporation. This procurement is critical as Phillips Corporation is the only authorized vendor capable of providing the necessary components and installation services due to their unique knowledge of the systems. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals to Jennifer Hoben at Jennifer.Hoben@usace.army.mil or David Ammermann at David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil by 1:00 PM CST on April 17, 2025, for consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

J065--Intent to Sole Source: VISN 1 Ethicon NeuWave Microwave Ablation Service Contract

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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Ethicon US LLC for the maintenance and service of three Ethicon NeuWave Microwave Ablation Systems across various VA Medical Centers, including West Haven, Togus, and West Roxbury. This contract encompasses a base agreement plus four additional years of service, with a total estimated value of approximately $252,807.00, reflecting the critical need for specialized maintenance due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, which is essential for delivering high-quality patient care. Interested parties who believe they can meet the specific requirements are encouraged to submit relevant documentation to the primary contact, Kurt Fritz, by April 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: ANSYS ZEMAX OPTIC STUDIO

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ANSYS Inc. for the procurement of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Platinum and Premium software. This acquisition is essential for NIST's project aimed at characterizing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) scintillator materials, which are crucial for developing optical systems that convert EUV radiation into visible light for measurement purposes. The software is uniquely required due to its built-in fluorescence modeling capabilities, which are not available from any other vendor, making ANSYS the sole provider of this proprietary software. Interested parties may submit responses to the government contacts listed, but no solicitation package will be issued, and the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order under NAICS Code 513210, with a size standard of $47 million.

R--NOI Sole Source Contract to BWX Technologies, Inc.

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The Department of Energy is planning to award a sole source contract to BWX Technologies, Inc. for the development of a Domestic Uranium Enrichment Pilot Plant. This procurement aims to leverage BWX Technologies' specialized expertise in engineering services to support the project, which is critical for advancing domestic uranium enrichment capabilities. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541330, focusing on engineering services, and is categorized under PSC code R425 for professional engineering and technical support. Interested parties can reach out to Kyle C. Krzywicki at kyle.krzywicki@nnsa.doe.gov or call 202-586-0831 for further details regarding this opportunity.

TES-63 High Brightness Ion Source or equivalent

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The Department of Energy, through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a TES-63 High Brightness Ion Source or equivalent, specifically a broadbeam ion implanter. The required equipment must operate at a minimum current of 300µA across an energy range of 1V to 15kV, with the capability to adjust the ion beam focus between 1mm and 10mm, and include a charge neutralizer for improved ion uptake in insulating materials. This advanced instrumentation is crucial for enhancing research capabilities in analytical laboratory settings. Proposals are due by April 25, 2025, and must include a delivery quote, representations and certifications, and any exceptions to the terms. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Brittany Waring at waringbc@ornl.gov or by phone at 865-341-3162 until April 20, 2025.

Phenom XL G2 SEM for Argon environment or equivalent

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The Department of Energy, through the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Phenom XL G2 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) designed for use in an Argon environment, along with standard peripherals and optional items. The objective is to acquire this advanced SEM or an equivalent model that meets the specified capabilities, which are critical for enhancing research and development projects at ORNL. Proposals must be submitted by April 16, 2025, and will be evaluated based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer, with a validity period of 120 days. Interested vendors should direct their inquiries to Brittany Waring at waringbc@ornl.gov and ensure compliance with all required representations and certifications as outlined in the solicitation documents.

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