J--NOI- EPA/IRA-Thermo Dionex Ion Service Plan
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 Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source a service plan contract to Thermo Electron North America, LLC. This agreement is for the Thermo Dionex Ion Chromatograph System, covering the period from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027. The purpose is to ensure the continued operation and accuracy of critical research instruments. Responses from interested parties are due by June 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM ED.
Scope of Work
This service agreement covers maintenance for the Dionex Integrion Ion Chromatography instrument system. Specific components requiring service include the Eluent Generator, AS-AP Autosampler, Detector Compartment (Dual Temperature Z), Dual Pump (Analytical Isocratic), PROD, INTEGRION, RFIC, DEGAS, OVEN, TEC, AS-AP Autosampler, Variable Wavelength Detector, PROD, KIT, CD, INTEGRION, INTG, PROD, SP, STD, Quat, DGAS, ICS6. The service is crucial for maintaining laboratory operations and ensuring accurate research results.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (for a service plan contract agreement)
- Intended Awardee: Thermo Electron North America, LLC
- Period of Performance: June 15, 2026 – June 14, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 1:00 PM ED
- Published: May 20, 2026
Justification
NETL intends to sole source this requirement because failure to procure a service plan from Thermo Electron North America, LLC would directly impede the laboratory's operation of the Dionex Integrion Ion Chromatography instrument system and compromise the ability to ensure accurate results for research projects utilizing these instruments.
Action for Interested Parties
This notice is not a request for quote or proposal. However, any interested party believing they can meet NETL's requirement must identify themselves and provide written evidence of their capability. Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Lauren Page (Lauren.Page@netl.doe.gov) by the stated deadline.
Additional Notes
The government's determination not to compete this requirement, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion. Information received will be considered only to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.