J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service contract agreement for the Rigaku A

SOL #: 89243326NFE000237Special 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
Jun 16, 2026
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Action Date
Jun 29, 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 service contract agreement with Rigaku Americas, a Division of Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc. This agreement is for the renewal of the premium service agreement for the Rigaku Ultima III and Haskris Chiller. Responses from interested parties are due by June 29, 2026, at 1300 PM ED.

Scope of Work

This requirement covers the renewal of a premium service agreement for the Rigaku Ultima III and Haskris Chiller. The service is considered essential for maintaining research continuity and operability at NETL. All upgrades, updates, maintenance, and calibrations must be performed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
  • Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Response Due: June 29, 2026, at 1300 PM ED
  • Published: June 16, 2026

Sole Source Justification & Evaluation

NETL intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Rigaku Americas. Market research indicates Rigaku Americas is the only known source capable of providing this service, as OEM performance is required. This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party believing they can meet the requirement must provide written evidence of their capability to the Contract Specialist by the due date. Information received will be considered solely to determine if competitive procurement is feasible.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

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

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