J--*IIJA* LECO Corporation for the Renewal of Platinum Maintenance Plan for the LE
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 Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source) to procure a Platinum Maintenance Plan for its LECO CHNS equipment. NETL intends to award a purchase order to LECO Corporation on a sole source basis. This maintenance plan is crucial for ensuring equipment calibration and operability. Responses from interested parties are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
NETL requires a Platinum Maintenance Plan for its LECO CHNS equipment. This plan includes services essential for continued calibration, consistent results, and overall operability of the units within the NETL operating environment. The Period of Performance (POP) for this service contract agreement is from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027.
Justification for Sole Source
NETL's market research indicates that LECO Corporation is the only known source capable of providing this specific type of parts/service maintenance plan. LECO Corporation manufactures the proprietary equipment and is uniquely qualified to provide the necessary installation, adjustment, and training, ensuring compatibility with existing systems. No potential alternate sources have been identified that could satisfy NETL's requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Agency: Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: March 30, 2026 - March 29, 2027
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, by 13:00 PM ET
- Published: February 27, 2026
Response Instructions
This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. However, any interested party that believes it can meet NETL's requirement must identify themselves and provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement. Responses must be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist Shannon Lynch at shannon.lynch@netl.doe.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses is solely at their discretion.