J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service contract agreement for the NETL-own
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a service contract agreement for the NETL-owned PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS VersaProbe III X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer. NETL intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS. Interested parties must submit evidence of their capability by March 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM ED.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a service contract for the proprietary PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS VersaProbe III X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer. The service includes:
- Maintenance and replacement of major components by factory-trained technicians.
- Full functionality, technical support, and upgrades.
- No-cost exchange or loaner equipment.
- Use of remote diagnostics program (ReACH).
- Scheduled preventive maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS
- Period of Performance (POP): March 24, 2026 – March 25, 2027 (as stated in the initial description)
- Product/Service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM ED
- Published: February 27, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. Responses from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within its discretion.
Additional Notes
Any interested party believing they can meet the NETL requirement must provide written evidence of their capability to the Contract Specialist, Shannon Lynch, via email at shannon.lynch@netl.doe.gov. Telephone responses and requests will not be accepted.