NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - PMC OF SPECTROMETERS AND ACCESSORIES

Quicksilver III Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

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The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) intends to award a sole-source contract to SICPA Secureink Corp. for the continued research and development of overt security features for U.S. currency. This contract, valued at approximately $59.5 million over five years, aims to integrate proprietary optical technologies developed in previous phases into new banknote designs, enhancing their security against counterfeiting. The necessity of utilizing SICPA arises from their exclusive rights to the unique technologies required, confirming that no other sources can fulfill the agency's specific needs. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Victoria Kennedy at victoria.kennedy@bep.gov.

PerkinElmer Lambda 365+ instrument per attached (Attachment 1 Specification) or its Equivalent

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The Department of Energy, through Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a PerkinElmer Lambda 365+ instrument or its equivalent, as detailed in the attached specifications. The procurement is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quotation (RFQ) and requires suppliers to demonstrate that any alternate products offered meet or exceed the specified performance parameters. This instrument is crucial for analytical laboratory applications, supporting research and development efforts at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. Interested vendors must confirm their participation via email and provide their quotes, including necessary documentation, by the specified deadline, with all submissions directed to Beth Gilman at gilman@bnl.gov or by phone at 631-344-4144.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of a Micro-Optic Stripe (MOS) feature to be applied to Type VI distinctive currency paper. This specialized feature is crucial for enhancing the security of the Catalyst Family Design Federal Reserve Note, ensuring that it is accurately registered with distinctive substrate watermarks during the paper-making process. The intended contractor for this project is Crane and Company Inc., and interested parties who believe they have the necessary technical capabilities are encouraged to submit documentation by 3:00 p.m. EST on April 25, 2025. All responses must be sent via email to the designated contacts, Benjamin Demeter and Chad Underwood, and interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

Currency Package Film

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), part of the Department of the Treasury, is seeking to procure Currency Package Film for the packaging of U.S. currency at its facilities in Washington, DC, and Fort Worth, TX. This procurement will be executed through a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which will span five years and include fixed price items, aimed at ensuring a continuous supply of high-quality packaging materials that meet stringent performance and safety standards. The films are critical for maintaining the integrity and security of currency packaging, adhering to federal regulations while supporting efficient operations within the BEP. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and relevant information by May 20, 2025, at noon EST, and can contact Sharrion Mosley at sharrion.young-mosley@bep.gov or Susan Dela Cruz at susan.delacruz@bep.gov for further inquiries.

J--Rigaku Ultima III X-Ray Diffractometer and Rigaku ZSX Primus II WDXRF Spectrome

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The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract to Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. for annual service agreements related to the Rigaku Ultima III X-Ray Diffractometer and Rigaku ZSX Primus II WDXRF Spectrometer for the period of June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. This procurement is essential to ensure priority and expedited repair services for these critical laboratory instruments, which require exact replacement parts and proprietary service procedures that only the original equipment manufacturer can provide. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit written evidence of their capabilities to the Contract Specialist, Anissa Beasinger, via email by 3:00 PM ET on May 7, 2025, as this notice is not a request for proposals and the government will determine whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received.

Bruker service maintenance - Bruker Scientific LLC.

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The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking to procure maintenance services for Bruker Scientific LLC equipment in support of the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). The procurement involves maintenance for specific Bruker instruments, including the Alpha II FT-IR Spectrometer, Bravo Raman Spectrometer, and Lumos II FT-IR Standalone Microscope, which are critical for historical and heritage research. The solicitation, identified as RFQ N00189-25-Q-0235, will close on April 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically via email and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Ian Tupaz at ian.j.tupaz.civ@us.navy.mil or Cody Witz at cody.witz@navy.mil.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Device Assisted Security Features

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The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on researching and developing device-assisted security features for U.S. currency. The BEP is seeking innovative counterfeit deterrent technologies that are not currently available in commercial markets and can be authenticated by the public using low-cost devices, such as optical filters and cell phones. This initiative is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enhance the security of U.S. currency against counterfeiting threats. Interested parties are encouraged to submit preliminary samples and technical descriptions by October 9, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Kevin Ibershoff or Falcon Albino via their provided email addresses.

Library of Congress - Sole Source Notice for Bruker Portable Raman Support

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The Library of Congress intends to award a sole-source contract to Bruker Scientific, LLC for support services related to the Bruker BRAVO portable Raman instrument, which is vital for the Library's preservation research efforts. The contract will cover a service agreement that includes annual maintenance visits, unlimited technical support, repairs, and software updates, ensuring the instrument remains operational for analyzing and preserving collection materials. This procurement is essential due to Bruker's proprietary technology, which no other vendor is authorized to service, thereby underscoring the urgency of maintaining continuous operational capability. The contract is valued below $250,000, with a performance period from July 2, 2025, to July 1, 2030, and interested parties can reach out to James Robinson at jarobinson@loc.gov for further information.

J--Preventative maintenance to spectrometer instruments

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking preventative maintenance services for spectrometer instruments. Spectrometer instruments are typically used for analyzing and measuring the properties of light. This combined synopsis/solicitation is for the sole source purchase of medical equipment maintenance. The procurement is being conducted by the NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK. For further details, please refer to the attached synopsis/solicitation.

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.

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