Notice of intent sole source with kratos analytical INC.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Kratos Analytical Inc., of Chestnut, Ridge, NY, to purchase a service agreement for a NIST-owned, Axis Ultra DLD Photoelectron Spectrometer, manufactured by Kratos Analytical, Inc. The maintenance contract is required to keep the system operational, so it is available for continuous use.
Kratos Analytical is the incumbent Contractor. Contract number SB1341-15-SE-0307, expires on 08/31/2018.

The sole source justification is based on the following:

1) Market research has shown that Kratos Analytical Inc is the only authorized repair and maintenance service provider. Kratos is the only source available to provide the required service agreement.

2) The Spectrometer is proprietary to the manufacturer. No other company has the training, necessary data, or parts to perform service on the instrument.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order with a period of performance of one year and two one-year option periods.
The NAICS Code 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a size standard of $20.5M Dollars.
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties who regard themselves as capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Responses received by 10:00 AM ET on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, will be considered by the Government.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition 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.

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