NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Maintenance for ten (10) Mettler-Toledo Highly Specialized Mass Comparators
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1333ND20QNB680400
- 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
- 811219 Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg MD 20899 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Special Notice from the National Institute of Standards and Technology announces their intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Mettler-Toledo for maintenance of ten highly specialized mass comparators used by the Physical Measurement Laboratory in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Sole source determination is based on Mettler-Toledo being the original equipment manufacturer, with proprietary parts and technical knowledge required for maintenance.
The Notice provides details on the maintenance services needed over the next five years, applicable NAICS code 811219 for electronic and precision equipment repair, and a small business size standard of $20.5 million. Interested parties must identify in writing by June 30th how they can satisfy the requirements, though as a sole source negotiation, no solicitation package will be issued. Only Mettler-Toledo is eligible based on their proprietary knowledge of the specialized equipment. The agency will determine whether public competition is warranted based on any responses received by the June 30th deadline.
Notice text
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) with Mettler-Toledo; 1900 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240-4035; for the acquisition of Maintenance for Highly Specialized Comparators. This service will used by the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), in Gaithersburg, MD.
***** Sole source determination is based on the need to acquire maintenance services for ten (10) Mettler-Toledo highly specialized mass comparators. Due to the proprietary parts, implemented solutions, trade and technical secrets these services are only available from the system’s original manufacturer, Mettler-Toledo.
Performance shall occur at the NIST Gaithersburg, MD campus within five (5) years after receipt of order.
***** The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of 20.5 dollars.
****** A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed acquisition based upon 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.
*****No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. Interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirements listed above must identify their capability in writing before the response date of this notice. Only responses received by
June 30, 11:59 EST will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted via email to tracy.bisson@nist.gov
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Maintenance for ten (10) Mettler-Toledo Highly Specialized Mass Comparators | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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