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SOL #: 89243326NFE000226Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Energy
Energy, Department Of
NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
MORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (J066)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 6, 2026
2
Action Date
Mar 23, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 to Sole Source for a proprietary service contract. This notice indicates NETL's intent to award a purchase order to Oxford Instruments for the service agreement of the NETL-owned Oxford Instruments GeoSpec 12/53 NMR Rock Core Analyzer. The period of performance is April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for a yearly service agreement covering scheduled maintenance for the GeoSpec 12/53 NMR Rock Core Analyzer. This maintenance is critical for uninterrupted support of several NETL research portfolios. Oxford Instruments is identified as the sole vendor capable of providing necessary supplies, accessories, parts, and factory-trained service engineers, ensuring guaranteed service and upgrades.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
  • Intended Awardee: Oxford Instruments
  • Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Response Due: March 23, 2026, 1:00 PM ED
  • Published: March 6, 2026

Response & Evaluation

This is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party believing they can meet NETL's requirement must identify themselves and provide written evidence of their capability. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.

Additional Notes

Responses must be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist Shannon Lynch. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

People

Points of Contact

Lynch, Shannon H.PRIMARY
Shannon.Lynch@netl.doe.gov
304-285-4230

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