Repair of HALO500 H2O Analyzer

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, with TIGER OPTICS LLC under other than full and open competition by the authority of FAR subpart 13.1 using the authority in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a Single Source - Not Exceeding Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The HALO500 uses proprietary patented laser technology that requires specialized expertise and optical parts to meet the unique instrument specifications.  Tiger Optics LLC, Horsham, PA holds an innovative instrument patent and has the technical capabilities and replacement optical parts not otherwise available by other manufacturers.  Only Tiger Optics can service this precision instrument to meet all required specifications.   

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider responses received by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on August 22, 2022. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to Harry.Brubaker@NIST.gov. No telephone requests will be honored.

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 in the future.