Notice of Intent to Sole Source-IR Microscope Tender - 124214794

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source-IR Microscope extended warranty

Deadline: 23 Aug 2025

Posting Date: 09 Aug 2025

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 124214794

Document Ref. No.: NB644030-25-01693

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

Description
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Agency Name: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition ID: NB644030-25-01693
Date: 8 August 2025
Description: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a sole-source contract to DRS Daylight Solutions of San Diego CA, for an extended warranty for an IR Microscope Super Resolution Microscope. The Biosystems and Biomaterials Division of the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) has a project involving development of a new method for mid-IR microscopy of biological samples. This new technique requires a mid-infrared (mid-IR) microscope based on a quantum cascade laser (QCL) for high sensitivity. This new technique directly supports the National Institute of Standards and Technology-s (NIST) mission to advance measurement science to provide unprecedented information about the higher order structure of biomolecules and stability of biopharmaceutical products; to accelerate competitiveness of biosciences and health; and to assist academic, industrial and regulatory stake holders. To support this mission, it utilizes a microscope system: Spero-QT-STD S/N 5185.
Justification: This sole-source procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as DRS Daylight Solutions is the only responsible source capable of providing the extended warranty for the IR Microscope as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the sole entity authorized to service the system. DRS Daylight Solutions has provided documentation stating they are the only provider for extended warranty to the system and they do not have any third-party vendors.
Response Deadline: Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications to meet the agency's requirements by 23 August 2025.
Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact Don Graham, Contracting Officer at [email protected]
Active Contract Opportunity

Notice ID : NB644030-25-01693

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier : NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY

Office: DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)

Original Published Date: Aug 08, 2025 09:38 am EDT

Original Response Date: Aug 23, 2025 10:00 am EDT

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

Original Inactive Date: Sep 07, 2025

Initiative: None
Classification

Original Set Aside:

Product Service Code: R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA

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