Replacement Cesium Source Head for a Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Instrument
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB573063-27-0001
- 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
- Not on record
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), within the Department of Commerce, intends to negotiate a sole-source acquisition with ION-TOF USA, Inc. of Chestnut Ridge, New York, for a replacement cesium source head for its time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) instrument, with responses due by 1:00 AM EST on November 7, 2026. The sole-source basis is FAR Part 12.102(b), and the acquisition has no set-aside.
NIST reports that the existing cesium source head is non-functional and requires urgent replacement to restore instrument operation. Market research identifies ION-TOF as the sole source for replacement equipment for this NIST-owned instrument. ION-TOF has stated in writing that it is "the only company authorized and capable of offering service and spare parts for the IONTOF range of surface analysis equipment including the TOF-SIMS IV instruments."
The requirement is assigned NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1000 employees, and PSC 6640. No solicitation package will be issued, and the notice is not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties who regard themselves as capable of fulfilling the requirement may submit responses, which NIST will consider solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries go to Erik.Fycklund@nist.gov.
Notice text
FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT
ACTION CODE: Presolicitation Notice
SUBJECT: Sole source – Replacement Cesium Source Head for a Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Instrument
RESPONSE DATE: 11/07/26
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) relies on a time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) instrument. Currently, the Cesium Source Head is non-functional and requires urgent replacement to restore operation.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR Part 12.102(b) with ION-TOF USA, Inc located in Chestnut Ridge, New York, for this replacement equipment.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
Market research has shown that ION-TOF is the sole source for replacement equipment for this NIST owned Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Instrument instrument. ION-TOF has stated in writing stated that: “ION-TOF USA, Inc. is the only company authorized and capable of offering service and spare parts for the IONTOF range of surface analysis equipment including the TOF-SIMS IV instruments.”
NAICS code for this requirement will be 334516– Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size of 1000 employees.
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 1:00AM EST on 11/07/26 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.
Inquiry POCs
Erik.Fycklund@nist.gov Primary
Donald.Graham@nist.gov Secondary
National Institutes of Standards and Technologies NIST Acquisition Management Division (AMD)
100 Bureau Dr. Mail Stop 1640
Gaithersburg, MD. 20899-1640
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