J--IIJA - Notice of Intent to Sole Source to RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC., for the renewa
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Department of Energy (DOE), specifically the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the renewal of an annual service/maintenance agreement. This agreement is for the Physical Electronics PHI 5600ci instrument and is intended to be awarded to RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC. The period of performance is from September 16, 2026, to September 15, 2027. This notice is not a request for quotes or proposals, but interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement must provide evidence of their capability by June 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NETL requires the renewal of an annual service/maintenance agreement for their Physical Electronics PHI 5600ci instrument. This service is crucial for ensuring the continued efficient and effective operation of the instrument's software, maintaining calibrated instruments, and ensuring reliable data results for NETL's brine separation process.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC.
- Justification: RBD INSTRUMENTS, INC. instruments contain proprietary hardware and utilize RBD-designed proprietary software, making them the only known source capable of providing the required service, based on NETL's market research.
- Period of Performance: September 16, 2026 – September 15, 2027
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 1, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Any interested party capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit written evidence of their capability to Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov by the specified deadline. Telephone responses or requests will not be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is at its sole discretion.