J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service contract agreement for the NETL-own
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 to Sole Source for a service contract agreement for the NETL-owned Tescan DynaTOM Micro-Computed Tomography System (CT Scanner). NETL intends to award a purchase order to Tescan USA Inc. on a sole source basis. Interested parties believing they can meet the requirement must provide evidence of their capability by February 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a yearly service contract agreement covering scheduled maintenance for the Tescan DynaTOM Micro-Computed Tomography System. This maintenance is critical for uninterrupted support of the CT scanner for various NETL research portfolios. The Period of Performance (POP) is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Tescan USA Inc. is identified as the official and sole vendor for necessary supplies, accessories, and parts, and only parts installed by TESCAN factory-trained service engineers are guaranteed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Duration: One year (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published: February 10, 2026
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party capable of meeting NETL's requirement must identify themselves and provide written evidence of their capability. Responses must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Shannon Lynch (shannon.lynch@netl.doe.gov). Telephone responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The Government will consider information received solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses is solely within its discretion.