J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for ThermoFisher Scientific FEI Company’s servi
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source purchase order to ThermoFisher Scientific FEI Company. This agreement is for service maintenance of specific Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs): FEG QUANTA and Quanta 450, including the Nav-Cam 450. NETL believes ThermoFisher Scientific FEI Company is the only known source capable of providing this specialized maintenance due to proprietary information and the need for exact OEM replacement parts.
Scope of Work
This notice covers a service maintenance agreement for two critical Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs) at NETL:
- SEM FEG QUANTA (9432 020 34231 / D9024 / F1605953)
- Quanta 450 (1085759 / 9924260 / F7267250), including the Nav-Cam 450 (9432 067 61471 / 9924260.3)
The sole source justification is based on the requirement for exact replacement parts to ensure reliable operation, the OEM's proprietary information on system designs, service procedures, electron optics, attachments, and calibration methods. NETL's market research indicates ThermoFisher Scientific FEI Company is the only vendor capable of providing this service.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Agency: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party believing they can meet NETL's requirement must identify themselves and provide evidence of their capability. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
Responses must be submitted in writing via email to the contract specialist. Telephone responses and requests will not be accepted.