Process FTIR Microscope - Sources Sought, Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NIST-AMD-SS25-02BRB
- 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
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Rockville, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, has issued a combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of one process FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) spectrometer-microscope instrument. This special notice represents NIST's market research effort to identify potential sources capable of delivering this specialized analytical laboratory equipment. The agency intends to potentially sole source the procurement to Bruker Scientific under Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions unless alternative qualified sources are identified through this notice. The instrument must be new equipment featuring specific technical requirements including a permanently aligned interferometer, diode laser, temperature-controlled detector, microscope accessory, and compatible data system. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and includes delivery, installation, training, and warranty services.
The primary purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to determine if sources other than Bruker Scientific can meet NIST's technical requirements before proceeding with a sole source acquisition. Interested vendors must respond via email by June 24, 2025, with questions due by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on June 19, 2025. Key requirements for contractors include the ability to deliver and install the equipment at NIST/IBBR in Rockville, Maryland within 60 calendar days, provide in-person training for up to three NIST personnel within 30 days of installation, and offer a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel. Eligible contractors must demonstrate their capabilities to provide the specified technical requirements and may include information about potential small business participation opportunities. Respondents must provide company details, technical capabilities, and any manufacturer reseller authorization as part of their submission, with the understanding that responses will not be considered formal proposals and no contract award will result directly from this sources sought notice.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
***THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from sources that may be capable of delivering one (1) process FTIR spectrometer-microscope instrument, inclusive of FOB Destination delivery, installation, training, and warranty.
See attached combined notice.
Amendment 1- Corrected NAICS from 334513 to NAICS 334516 on attached notice. Extended response date by one (1) day, responses are now due by 6/24/25 at 11:00 AM ET.
Update #1 ·
***THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from sources that may be capable of delivering one (1) process FTIR spectrometer-microscope instrument, inclusive of FOB Destination delivery, installation, training, and warranty.
See attached combined notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NIST-AMD-SS25-02BRB-Amendment 1.docx | DOCX document | |
| NIST-AMD-SS25-02BRB.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Process FTIR Microscope - Sources Sought | Pre-Solicitation |
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