Cameca IMS1300 Service Agreement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price purchase order to Cameca Instruments for a service agreement for a Cameca IMS1300 large geometry secondary ion mass spectrometer (LG-SIMS). This special notice is a Notice of Intent to negotiate without full competition. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill these requirements are invited to submit responses for Government consideration by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires maintenance services for its Cameca IMS1300 LG-SIMS to ensure optimal operation and minimize downtime. These services are critical for research conducted by NIST's Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group (STCAG).
Sole Source Justification
NIST's intent to negotiate on a sole source basis with Cameca Instruments is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901. Cameca Instruments is the original manufacturer of the IMS1300 and claims its employees are the only factory-trained representatives authorized to support this equipment in North America. Furthermore, Cameca Instruments does not support third-party resellers for services or spare parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent) for a Sole Source Firm-Fixed Price purchase order
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Responses Due: May 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD
Submission & Evaluation
No solicitation package will be issued, and this is not a request for competitive quotations. The Government will use responses from interested parties to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses should demonstrate the ability to fulfill the requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tish Walker (latish.walker@nist.gov)