NOTICE OF INTENT - NETZSCH STA 449 F3 Jupiter Compatible Furnace
ID: NIST-NOI-25-02095Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/6f9881b5165a4ea2a30feeb6c58517f8/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole-source procurement for a NETZSCH STA 449 F3 Jupiter Compatible Platinum Furnace and associated components. This procurement includes a Platinum Furnace, a TG-DSC Carrier System, and additional Pt Rh crucibles, all of which must be new and compatible with NIST's existing analytical infrastructure to ensure reliability and accuracy in measurements. The decision to pursue a sole-source contract is based on market research indicating that only NETZSCH Instrument North America, LLC, through its authorized distributor Samyak Solutions Inc, can meet the specific technical requirements outlined. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and relevant business information to Marvin Jean at marvin.jean@nist.gov by August 11, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Standard Time, as this notice is not a solicitation but an opportunity for potential suppliers to express their capabilities.

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    Marvin Jean
    marvin.jean@nist.gov
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    Sole Source Notice of Intent Final V2.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source procurement for a NETZSCH STA 449 F3 Jupiter Compatible Platinum Furnace and associated components. This decision is justified by the need for equipment that is fully compatible with NIST's existing systems, which only NETZSCH can provide, ensuring reliability and accuracy in measurements. The procurement includes a Platinum Furnace, a TG-DSC Carrier System, and additional Pt Rh crucibles, necessitating that all items be new and in original packaging. Market research indicates that Samyak Solutions Inc, an authorized distributor of NETZSCH, is the sole source capable of fulfilling NIST's technical specifications. The announcement outlines the requirements for potential suppliers to demonstrate their capability to meet the specifications by a designated response date. Contractors interested in competing must provide relevant business information and must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). This notice is not a solicitation but rather an opportunity for interested parties to express their qualifications, highlighting the government's discretion in determining the need for a competitive procurement process.
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