Sources Sought NMR Console and Probe Service
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- Solicitation number
- NB647070-25-02146
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
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- Angela Hitt angela.hitt@nist.gov (303) 497-7305
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify vendors capable of providing Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) console and probe service for a Bruker NMR spectrometer located at their Boulder, Colorado facility. The procurement seeks maintenance and repair services for NMR console electronics and BBO probe components, with the original equipment manufacturer (Bruker) having declared the console end-of-life due to parts availability constraints. Interested vendors must submit capability statements limited to four pages that include company information, manufacturing details, country of origin, specification sheets, typical lead times, and relevant experience demonstrating their ability to meet the technical requirements. Responses are due to Contracting Officer Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov by July 7, 2025, and this market research will determine the acquisition method and whether small business set-aside opportunities exist.
Currently, no set-aside designation has been established, though NIST will consider all small business set-aside categories if at least two qualified small businesses are identified during the market research phase. The requirement falls under NAICS code 811210 (Laboratory Instrument Repair and Maintenance Services) with a small business size standard of $34 million. The anticipated contract structure includes one base year beginning October 1, 2025, with up to four one-year option periods, creating a potential total contract duration through September 30, 2030. Key service requirements include one annual preventive maintenance visit, unlimited remote support during business hours, component repair or replacement services, and response to service calls within two business days. No specific contract value has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, and the government has not identified any incumbent contractors or current service providers.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide NMR Console and Probe service per the specifications attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 811210, Laboratory Instrument Repair and Maintenance Services, with a small business size standard of $34M.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, via email at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Statement of Work document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NB647070-25-02146 Statement of Work.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Console and Probe Service | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought NMR Console and Probe Service | Pre-Solicitation |
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