NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - PMC OF SPECTROMETERS AND ACCESSORIES
ID: 2031ZA25B00001Type: Special Notice
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TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTINGOFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/640bb834d31f479b9d6293aa04474c49/view
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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 PerkinElmer U.S. LLC for the preventative maintenance and calibration of various spectrometers and accessories at its Currency Facility in Washington, D.C. The procurement includes services for two Lambda 950 spectrometers, two universal attenuated total reflectance detectors, and one Lambda 1010 UV/VIS/NIR Spectrometer, along with responsive telephone support. This maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational integrity and accuracy of the spectrometers used in currency production. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications, including company details and a capabilities statement, by 9 AM EST on November 20, 2024, to be considered for this exclusive opportunity. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Bryan Sheppard at bryan.sheppard@bep.gov.

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    Bryan Sheppard
    bryan.sheppard@bep.gov
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    The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) intends to award a sole-source contract to PerkinElmer U.S. LLC for the preventive maintenance and calibration of specific spectrometers and accessories at its District of Columbia Currency Facility. This decision is based on the determination that only PerkinElmer can meet the required services, as stipulated under FAR regulations. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with an initial one-year period and two optional one-year extensions. Key points for interested contractors include providing company details, UEI number, service specifics, and a brief capabilities statement. Interested parties must respond with their qualifications by 9 AM EST on November 20, 2024, to be considered. If no competitive responses are received, the award will proceed solely to PerkinElmer. The document emphasizes the exclusivity of the procurement process and the necessity for potential contractors to meet detailed requirements to demonstrate their capability.
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