Sole source replacement of a Zeiss XRM500 X-ray Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- NB647000-24-02826
- Agency
- 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
- Points of contact
-
- Erik Frycklund erik.frycklund@nist.gov (301) 575-6176
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Special Notice for the sole source replacement of a Zeiss XRM500 X-ray Source. NIST utilizes this Zeiss X-ray computed tomography instrument, which was purchased in 2012 and is currently under a service contract from the manufacturer. The X-ray source on this instrument failed in June 2024 and needs to be replaced.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform interested parties that NIST intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC to replace the X-ray source. The sole source justification is based on Carl Zeiss being the original equipment manufacturer and the sole provider of the X-ray source meant to integrate into the existing equipment. NIST is inviting interested parties who regard themselves as capable of fulfilling these requirements to submit responses by July 26, 2024. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No solicitation package will be issued, and a determination by the government not to compete the proposed acquisition will be solely within the discretion of the government.
Notice text
FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT
ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE
SUBJECT: Sole source replacement of a Zeiss XRM500 X-ray Source.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB647000-24-02826
RESPONSE DATE: 7/26/2024
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's, Materials Measurement Science Division in Boulder CO utilizes a Zeiss XRM500 X-ray computed tomography instrument, which was purchased in 2012. This equipment is currently under a service contract from the manufacture for a labor on repairs and discounted parts. In June 2024, the X-ray source on this instrument failed and needs to be replaced.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC located in White Plains, NY to replace this X-ray source.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
Market research has shown that Carl Zeiss is the sole company who can provide this equipment upgrade to NIST.
Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC is the original equipment manufacturer and sole provider of the X-ray source meant to integrate into the existing equipment. The only X-ray source that Carl Zeiss Microscopy will install, under the existing service contract, and guarantee that the instrument will function is one that they provide. The instrument is designed to accept only one kind of X-ray source, which is the model of the original X-ray source designed by Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC. Zeiss Microscopy has stated they are the only authorized source in writing.
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 7/26/2024 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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