J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Multisystem Service and Maintenance Agreement
ID: 89243325QFE000480Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b71844752bf44b249ae624d5dd02d7ce/view
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    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract for a Multisystem Service and Maintenance Agreement to New England Research, Inc. (NER) to support the AutoLab AL0157 and AL0169 systems. This agreement is critical for ensuring the continued operability of the equipment and includes necessary upgrades to maintain functionality within NETL's operational environment. As the original equipment manufacturer, NER possesses proprietary knowledge essential for the maintenance of these systems, and no alternative sources have been identified that can fulfill this requirement. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to Rebekah Parks at rebekah.parks@netl.doe.gov by 12:00 P.M. ET on March 26, 2025, as this notice is not a request for proposals.

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    Parks, Rebekah L.
    (304) 285-4179
    Rebekah.Parks@netl.doe.gov
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