J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Physical Electronics VersaProbe III X-ray Ph
ID: 89243325NFE000192Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5d1e44e1caa143e99b9a0b2c768def02/view
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    Description

    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory intends to sole source a contract for the Physical Electronics VersaProbe III X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) system. This specialized equipment is crucial for advanced materials characterization and analysis, supporting various research initiatives within the laboratory. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 811210, focusing on electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, and is categorized under PSC code J066 for maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of laboratory instruments. Interested parties can reach out to Shannon H. Lynch at Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov or call 304-285-4230 for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    Lynch, Shannon H.
    (304) 285-4230
    Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov
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