Notice of Intent - Emergency Repair Service / Preventive Maintenance Service Agreement... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Notice of Intent - Emergency Repair Service / Preventive Maintenance Service Agreement for 7 Fusion UV VPS/I600 Light Systems

Deadline : 13 Sep 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 36224237

Document Ref. No. : NB7310401901785

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
100 Bureau Drive, Building 301Room B130Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1410 United States
Primary Point of Contact.: Karen Armstrong,
Contracting Specialist
Karen.Armstrong@NIST.gov
Phone: 3019753671
Secondary Point of Contact.: Keith Bubar,
Contracting Officer
keith.bubar@nist.gov
Phone: 3019758329
USA
Email :karen.armstrong@nist.gov

Tender Details

Notice of Intent - Emergency Repair Service / Preventive Maintenance Service Agreement for 7 Fusion UV VPS/I600 Light Systems

Place of Performance .: 100 Bureau DriveGaithersburg, Maryland 20899 United States

Classification Code:J -- Maintenance, repair & rebuilding of equipment

NAICS Code:811 -- Repair and Maintenance/811219 -- Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Notice Type :Special Notice

Posted Date :September 10, 2019

Response Date :Sep 13, 2019 5:00 pm Eastern

Archive Date :September 28, 2019

Synopsis: The Office of Acquisition and Agreement Management (OAAM), of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), on behalf of the Engineering Laboratory (EL), intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Heraeus Noblelight America LLC, under the authority of 41 US 3304(a)(1), for an on-site repair and maintenance service agreement for seven Fusion UV VPS/I600 light systems consisting of a base year, plus three option years.Background InformationThe Materials and Structural Systems Division of the EL at NIST serves as the world-class resource for developing and promoting the use of science-based tools - measurements, data, models, protocols, and reference standards - to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. industry through innovations in building materials and constructions technology; and the safety, security, and sustainability of the nation`s buildings and physical infrastructure.A fundamental system that the Materials and Structural Systems Division utilizes to fulfill its mission is a series of Fusion UV VPS/I600 light systems, which is utilized for the NIST SPHERE. The SPHERE is a unique weathering device for accelerated exposure of samples, which operates on a continuous basis.Sole source determination is based on the following:It has been determined that Heraeus Noblelight is the only source for the required service. Heraeus Noblelight has proprietary knowledge of all up-to-date service practice and techniques required to keep the system operating in accordance with the manufacturer`s specifications. More specifically, Heraeus Noblelight`s software and firmware updates are not available online to the general public and must be downloaded and installed by an authorized Heraeus Noblelight service engineer. Heraeus Noblelight has no authorized resellers capable of providing replacement parts and providing service.General InformationThe North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The small business size standard is $20.5M.No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, responses received b...

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