Combined Sources Sought Notice - Notice of Intent to Sole source - Scan Head refurbishment for Bruker Dimension Pro 200 AFM
Overview
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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 Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), specifically the DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST office in Boulder, CO, has issued a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source. This notice seeks to identify potential sources capable of refurbishing a Bruker Dimension Pro 200 Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) scan head for NIST's mission-critical research in its Precision Imaging Facility. The government also intends to sole source this requirement. Responses are due by April 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NIST requires the refurbishment of one specific Bruker Dimension Pro 200 AFM scan head (Serial Number 1A0372, Bruker Part Number 900-050312-R Refurbish Head Assembly, Standard Repair). The refurbished component must meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The contractor will be responsible for all shipping logistics (to and from their facility) and must provide a one-year warranty on all non-consumable parts and labor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: March 30, 2026
Submission & Information Requested
Interested parties should submit information via email to the Primary Point of Contact, Forest Crumpler (forest.crumpler@nist.gov). Responses should be submitted as soon as possible, preferably before the closing date, and should not exceed 4 pages. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word 365, Microsoft Excel 365, or .pdf format and should not contain proprietary information. To be considered for any future award, entities must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Information requested includes:
- Company name, address, contact information, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Identification of equipment/services that meet the requirement, including technical specifications.
- Description of performance capabilities, customization options, and limitations.
- Identification of any aspects of the notice that cannot be met.
- Information on U.S. manufacturing and small business status.
- Description of available services (installation, training, maintenance).
- Standard terms and conditions of sale, pricing, and existing contract vehicles.
- Customer references and any other valuable market research information.
Important Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a commitment to solicit or award a contract. No solicitation is currently available, and responses do not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided. Questions should be submitted via email at least 5 days prior to the response date.