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

SPECTRO Preventative Maintenance Agreement

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The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract with SPECTRO Analytical Instruments Inc. for a preventative maintenance agreement for their SPECTRLAB Optical Emission Spectrometer instruments. This contract aims to ensure timely and cost-effective maintenance services, addressing preventive needs, instrument failures, and necessary upgrades, which are critical for the FBI Laboratory's operational mission. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Adelle Bolton, via email by 5:00 PM EST on April 8, 2025, and must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for government contracts.

System for Chilled Water

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The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), intends to award a sole source contract to Komori America Corporation for the design and installation of a chilled water flow control system for its Komori Offset Press Machines at the Washington, D.C. facility. This project aims to replace the current system, which is inefficient and wastes chilled water and energy, by implementing a new system that will regulate flow through a piping manifold integrated with BEP's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The deliverables include a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram, a Bill of Materials, an Installation Plan, and warranty details, with a completion timeline of 90 days post-award. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and inquiries via email to Erica Hemphill by 3:00 PM EST on April 11, 2025, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration.

J--One Year of Mass Spectrometer Maintenance

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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is planning to award a non-competitive purchase order for one year of maintenance services for a mass spectrometer located at the USGS Radiogenic Isotopes Laboratory in Reston, Virginia. The maintenance will be provided by Spectromat Massenspektrometer GMBH, the sole manufacturer of the equipment, which holds proprietary rights to all necessary software and components, making them the only reasonable source for this requirement. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of the mass spectrometer, which is essential for various geological analyses. Interested parties may submit quotations for consideration, although the award is intended to be made non-competitively, with an anticipated award date of April 4, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Daniel Galvin at dgalvin@usgs.gov or by phone at 703-648-7397.

Agencywide Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking contractors for an Agencywide Laboratory Equipment Maintenance contract, specifically for equipment originally manufactured and maintained by PerkinElmer U.S. LLC. This procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that allows EPA laboratories to issue task orders for the maintenance and repair of their laboratory equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. The contract will span a base year from April 29, 2025, to April 28, 2026, with four additional option years extending through April 28, 2030. Interested parties can contact Patrice L. Cunningham at Cunningham.Patrice@epa.gov or by phone at 202-564-1378 for further details.

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.

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.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Request for Information (RFI) - R&D Hidden Machine-Readable Security Features

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore advancements in hidden machine-readable security features for U.S. currency. This initiative aims to gather insights on innovative technologies or materials that can effectively deter counterfeiting, with a focus on features that are discreet, difficult to replicate, and resilient against unauthorized duplication. The information collected will inform potential future solicitations, although this RFI does not obligate the government to award contracts or provide feedback. Interested parties are encouraged to submit preliminary samples and technical descriptions by October 9, 2025, and can reach out to Kevin Ibershoff or Falcon Albino via email for further inquiries.

SERVICE PLAN FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION OF METTLER-TOLEDO LAB EQUIPMENT

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The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking a service plan for the preventative maintenance and calibration of government-owned Mettler-Toledo laboratory equipment. This procurement involves a sole source contract with Mettler-Toledo, LLC, and includes comprehensive service agreements for repair and calibration of specific analytical instruments over a period from May 2025 to May 2027. The contract emphasizes compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, particularly supporting small businesses, and requires contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Interested vendors must submit their offers via email to Shelby Craig by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on April 11, 2025, with the solicitation number N00164-25-Q-0603 available for reference.

Filmetrics F40 UV Repair

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to noncompetitively acquire repair services for its Filmetrics F40 UV White Light Spectrophotometer system, which is currently non-operational and critical for its research activities. The repair is necessary to restore functionality to the spectrophotometer, which is essential for characterizing films used in fabrication processes within NIST's Boulder Micro-fabrication Facility. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, only AFP Technology, Inc. is authorized to perform the repairs to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, as KLA Corporation, the manufacturer, does not provide parts or support to third parties. Interested parties who believe they can meet NIST's requirements are encouraged to respond with their capabilities and relevant information by contacting Cielo Ibarra at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov.

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