J--NOI- EPA/IRA-Thermo Dionex Ion Service Plan
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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 award a sole source contract to Thermo Electron North America, LLC for a service maintenance plan. This plan covers the Thermo Dionex Ion Chromatograph System for the period of June 1, 2026, to May 30, 2027. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit evidence of their capabilities by May 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM ED.
Scope of Work
This service agreement is for the maintenance of the Dionex Integrion Ion Chromatography instrument system. The required services include maintenance for components such as 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 purpose is to ensure the instrument's operational reliability and the accuracy of research project results.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: Thermo Electron North America, LLC
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 30, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM ED
- Published: May 20, 2026
Purpose of Notice
NETL intends to award this contract on a sole source basis 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. This is crucial for ensuring accurate results in research projects. This notice is not a request for quotes or proposals.
Response Instructions
Any interested party believing they can meet this requirement must identify themselves and provide written evidence of their capability to the Contract Specialist, Lauren Page, via email at Lauren.Page@netl.doe.gov. Responses must be received no later than the specified time and date. Telephone responses will not be accepted. The government retains discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.