66--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for GEOTEK Ltd. Upgrade parts, installations an
SOL #: 89243326QFE000532Special NoticeSole Source
Overview
Buyer
Energy
Energy, Department Of
NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
MORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
PSC
Laboratory Equipment And Supplies (6640)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jun 11, 2026
2
Action Date
Jun 26, 2026, 9:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to GEOTEK Ltd. for upgrade parts, installation, and training for its existing GeoTek Multi-Sensor Core Logger-Standard (MSCL-S) system. This action is based on the proprietary nature of GEOTEK's hardware and software, ensuring compatibility and warranty. Interested parties must submit evidence of their capability by June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NETL intends to procure the following items and services from GEOTEK Ltd. to upgrade its MSCL-S system:
- Multi-Sensor Core Logger (MSCL) Acquisition PC (Windows 11) - 1 Qty.
- Additional magnetic susceptibility loop sensor for MSCL-S (MS2C) - 1 Qty.
- MSCL Electronics - 1 Qty.
- Pair of ARC P-wave Transducers for whole plastic-lined unconsolidated sediment cores - 1 Qty.
- Core Boats for Rock Core Logging PQ and HQ (1 each) - 2 Qty.
- Gamma Density Measurement System - Cs-137 Source for MSCL-S and MSCL-SXZ - 1 Qty.
- Gamma Density Measurement System (MKII) - Detector for MSCL-S and MSCL-SXZ - 1 Qty.
- Packaging & Shipping - 1 Qty.
- Installation and Training: Geotek will provide 1 installation engineer for 3 working days - 1 Qty.
Justification & Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Proposed Contractor: GEOTEK Ltd.
- Justification: The parts are required to assure satisfactory operation of the existing NETL-owned GeoTek MSCL-S system, necessitating procurement from GEOTEK Ltd. for compatibility and warranty. These upgrades require integration with GEOTEK's proprietary hardware and software, and no other vendors have access to this technology or the source code. Market research indicates GEOTEK Ltd. is the only known source.
- Product/Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
Response & Timeline
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Submission: This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party capable of meeting the requirement must provide written evidence of their capability to the Contract Specialist, Arturo Manantan, via email at arturo.manantan@netl.doe.gov.
- Government Discretion: A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses is solely within its discretion. Information received will be considered only for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
People
Points of Contact
Manantan Jr., Arturo B.PRIMARY
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Posted: Jun 11, 2026