IIJA - Notice of Intent to Sole Source to RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC. , for the renewa
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- Solicitation number
- 89243326NFE000234
- Agency
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National Energy Technology Lab
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) issued a Notice of Intent to sole source a service and maintenance agreement renewal to RBD Instruments, Inc., for a Physical Electronics PHI 5600ci instrument, with responses due by 1:00 p.m. ET on June 17, 2026. NETL intends to award a purchase order on a sole-source basis because RBD Instruments manufactures proprietary hardware and software that only RBD can service, and NETL's market research identified no alternate sources capable of servicing the equipment used in the brine separation process. The period of performance runs September 16, 2026 through September 15, 2027. Renewal will maintain software functionality, ensure operational efficiency, and preserve instrument calibration and data integrity. Any interested party believing it can meet NETL's requirement must submit written evidence of capability to Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov by the June 17 deadline. This notice is not a request for quotation or proposal; telephone responses will not be accepted. NETL retains discretion to forego competition based on responses received.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source to RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC., for the renewal of annual service/maintenance agreement for the Physical Electronics PHI 5600ci. The period of performance will be September 16, 2026 to September 15, 2027.
In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis to RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC for the renewal of annual service/maintenance agreement for the Physical Electronics PHI 5600ci. The period of performance will be September 16, 2026 to September 15, 2027, because RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC instruments contain proprietary hardware that can only be serviced by RBD Instruments. The instruments also utilize RBD designed proprietary software. This is considered a sole source to RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC. because, to the best of the NETL’s knowledge and based on market research conducted RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC is the only known source that can provide this type of service. No known potential alternate sources exist which could satisfy the requirement need of NETL’s brine separation process. Renewing will allow NETL continued use of the software, insure the software operates in an efficient and effective manner and have continued calibrated instruments and data results.
This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 13:00 PM on 06/17/2026. Responses must be submitted in writing to Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.
A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IIJA PHI Maintenance Service Contract Renewal POP | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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