Maintenance and repair of the Gatan BioContinuum Energy Filter and Direct Electron Detector (DED)

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
75N96025Q00051
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Durham, North Carolina 27709, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, intends to procure maintenance and repair services for Gatan BioContinuum Energy Filter and Direct Electron Detector (DED) equipment and supporting systems. The agency plans to negotiate on a sole source basis with Gatan Inc (UEI: KLD9H6G65LW6) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for "Only One Responsible Source." This is a notice of intent rather than a formal solicitation, though responsible sources believing they can meet the requirements may submit capability statements. Responses must be submitted via email to joseph.williams2@nih.gov by September 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on any responses received. Information submitted will only be considered for the purpose of assessing whether competitive procurement should be pursued.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Gatan Inc is identified as the intended sole source contractor for this specialized equipment maintenance requirement. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the notice, the services are structured as a 12-month contract following award. The procurement involves highly specialized scientific equipment used in research operations at NIEHS, requiring manufacturer-specific expertise for proper maintenance and repair. No solicitation package is currently available, and interested parties must direct all inquiries to the designated contracting officer via email.

Notice text

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.


The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park,NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Gatan Inc, UEI: KLD9H6G65LW6. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source.


This purchase is for: Maintenance and repair of Gatan BioContinuum Energy Filter and Direct Electron Detector (DED) and supporting equipment at NIEHS.

Period of Performance: 12 months after award of contract.


This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to joseph.williams2@nih.gov, by September 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.


There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Mr. Joseph Williams at the above email address.

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