SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Optical Table with Vibration Isolation
- Notice Date
- 8/25/2023 10:20:25 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST GAITHERSBURG MD 20899 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- NB642030-23-02250
- Response Due
- 9/1/2023 6:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/16/2023
- Point of Contact
- Sadaf Afkhami, Phone: 3019753976, Paulette Hopkins, Phone: 3034973711
- E-Mail Address
-
Sadaf.Afkhami@nist.gov, Paulette.Hopkins@nist.gov
(Sadaf.Afkhami@nist.gov, Paulette.Hopkins@nist.gov)
- Description
- 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: Quantum Design, INC. (EUI # �JEATS22MKKM6) 10307 Pacific Center CT San Diego, California 92121-4340, United States The sole source justification is based on the following: The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Applied Chemicals and Material Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division (MSED) is developing �Thermal Magic�, an SI-traceable method for 3D thermal magnetic imaging and control. As part of their work, they are developing the characterization methods for all parts of the system, from the magnetic nano-objects to the imaging instrumentation, which requires sensitive instrumentation for measuring the physical and magnetic properties as a function of applied magnetic field and temperature. Specifically, the purpose of this procurement is to acquire a fiber optic sample holder and light source for their Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) to enable light-sensitive magnetic measurements. This work is in line with the NIST mission for advancing measurement science, standards and technology in ways that enhance national security and improve our quality of life, as well as MSED�s mission of researching industrial and environmental materials and the dissemination of tools including procedures, data, and best practice guides. Market research determined that, Quantum Design, Inc. is the original manufacturer of the PPMS.� As the PPMS is patented, no other company has the ability to design and build a fully integrated fiber optic sample holder that will operate with Quantum Design�s equipment and software.� Furthermore, there are no other re-sellers of their equipment. Given these facts, Quantum Design, INC is the only source reasonably available to fulfill the requirement. The resulting purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. 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 1:00 pm EST, September 1, 2023, will be considered by the Government. Responses must be submitted via email to the Government point of contacts listed below. 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.
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- Record
- SN06807286-F 20230827/230825230100 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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