66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 89243325NFE000213Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5655abb094d04d4f83f4386f70a9da4b/view
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    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Exploration Robotics Technologies Inc. for their Methane Emission Sensor and Xplorobot Software. The procurement aims to acquire a specialized instrument that utilizes Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) for precise methane identification and quantification, capable of detecting emissions as low as 1 gram per hour, while also providing real-time two-dimensional concentration imaging. This technology is critical for accurately measuring methane emissions, and NETL has determined that Exploration Robotics is the only vendor capable of meeting these unique requirements. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement must submit their capabilities in writing to Cynthia Madison at cynthia.madison@netl.doe.gov by 3:30 PM ET on August 20, 2025.

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