Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Zeiss MicroXCT-400 Scanner Upgrade

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. to purchase upgrades to the MicroXCT-400 scanner not covered by the annual maintenance agreement. Exact replacement parts must be utilized in order to assure continued reliable operation of the manufacturer?s unit. To ensure satisfactory operation of the equipment the replacement parts must be obtained from the original equipment manufacturer. Additionally, if anyone other than the equipment manufacturer performs these upgrades the equipment warranty will be voided. This is considered a sole source to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. because, to the best of the NETL?s knowledge and based on market research conducted, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. is the only known source that can provide this type of service. No known p otential alternate sources exist which could satisfy NETL's requirement. 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 5:30 PM ET on April 21, 2016. Responses must be submitted in writing to Robert.Mohn@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.