Notice of Intent to Sole Source Fourier Transfer Spectrometer Service
ID: NB686010-25-01361Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

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/c4972df1dd464ab3959f9824fe997a15/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Bruker Scientific, LLC for maintenance services on a Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) at its Boulder, Colorado facility. The contractor will be responsible for performing essential tasks such as HeNe laser alignment and interferometer re-alignment during a two-day onsite visit, ensuring the operational status of the FTS, and addressing any internal signal issues. This maintenance is crucial for obtaining accurate reflectance measurements that contribute to primary radiometric standards and solar irradiance measurements, supporting ongoing research in applied physics. Interested parties that can meet these requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to the primary contact, Lisa Stevens, at lisa.stevens@nist.gov by the specified deadline, with an estimated award date of June 30, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa Stevens
    (252) 422-2097
    lisa.stevens@nist.gov
    Files
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    NB686010-25-01361 Statement of Work.pdf
    The Federal Government seeks qualified contractors to provide maintenance and re-alignment services for the Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) at NIST's Boulder, CO facility. The FTS is vital for obtaining reflectance measurements for high-absorptance samples contributing to primary radiometric standards and solar irradiance measurements. The contractor will be required to perform specific tasks, including HeNe laser alignment and interferometer re-alignment, over a two-day onsite visit. Key requirements include ensuring the operational status and proper positioning of the laser, running diagnostics on the FTS, and addressing any internal signal issues. The contractor’s technicians must be trained, and they will perform work within a secure NIST environment, adhering to safety regulations and security protocols for campus access. Payments will be made after successful installation and acceptance of the completed work, with additional conditions outlined for invoicing. This initiative illustrates the government’s investment in maintaining critical scientific equipment to support ongoing research and standard development in applied physics environments.
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