Service Plan for iS50 Nicolet FTIR Spectrometer

The National Archives and Records Administration published a Special Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. The notice concerns a service plan for an iS50 Nicolet FTIR Spectrometer to be provided by Thermo Electron North America, the manufacturer of the equipment.

The Special Notice aims to justify awarding a sole source contract to Thermo Electron North America for a service plan for an iS50 Nicolet FTIR Spectrometer. The service plan includes one on-demand preventative maintenance visit, an annual preventative maintenance visit, and priority technical support. As the manufacturer of the proprietary components, only Thermo Electron can properly service the equipment to maintain the warranty and ensure functionality. The agency conducted market research and found no other compatible options. Interested parties had until November 7, 2023 to respond to the intent before a sole source award, but no other contractors were deemed eligible as only the manufacturer can fully service the specialized scientific instrument.