Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler Instrument Service Agreement w Options
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1333ND26QNB640358
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Rockville, Maryland 20850, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Materials Measurement Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research in Rockville, Maryland issued a sole-source intent notice on July 30, 2026 for a Premium Plus Preventative Maintenance and Verification Services agreement covering Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler instruments, with response due by 4:00 PM EST August 12, 2026. The notice invokes FAR 12.102(a) sole-source authority and names Hamilton Company, Reno Nevada (SAM.gov Entity ID: LD1MPMMCBWJ9) as the exclusive provider of replacement parts, proprietary software upgrades, factory-trained service representatives, and escalation support for the Hamilton Microlab STARTM, NIMBUS, and VANTAGE platforms. The contract covers one year of service with two option years. Although no competitive solicitation will issue, interested parties may submit written documentation of bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement via email to Harry.Brubaker@nist.gov by the August 12 deadline. The Government reserves discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received and will use information submitted solely for determining whether to compete future requirements.
Notice text
The Materials Measurement Laboratory, The Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) in Rockville, Maryland.
NIST intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) Soliciting from a Single Source, with Hamilton Company, Reno Nevada for One (1) Premium Plus Preventative Maintenance w/Verification Services with 2 option years for continued service.
Hamilton is the sole source provider for replacement parts, proprietary software upgrades, Hamilton factory trained and authorized service representatives, Hamilton Service Agreements and is the sole contact for escalation and services on the Microlab® platforms STARTM, NIMBUS® and VANTAGE®. These services include factory expertise and possible replacement of major components if deemed necessary by Hamilton Company.
Based on NIST’s recent market research HAMILTON COMPANY (Unique Entity ID: LD1MPMMCBWJ9) is registered and active in SAM.GOV.
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Inquiries will only be accepted via e-mail to Harry.Brubaker@nist.gov. The Government will consider responses received by 4:00PM, EST, August 12, 2026.
Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a request for competition.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541990 and the size standard is $19.5M.
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