Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Bosio Metal Specialties Inc
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a fixed-price sole source purchase order to Bosio Metal Specialties, Inc. for custom-designed and manufactured cleanroom stainless steel tables. This acquisition supports the NIH Nuclear Pharmacy Facility, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RADIS) of the Clinical Center (CC) in Bethesda, MD. This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for custom-designed and manufactured cleanroom stainless steel tables, workstations, and carts that meet specific requirements for the NIH Clinical Center NPF. The vendor must also be capable of direct delivery to the NPF site and debris/packaging removal within a five-week lead time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Sole Source Purchase Order
- Proposed Vendor: Bosio Metal Specialties, Inc.
- Authority: FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Competition: Exempt from FAR Part 6-Competition Requirements (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, at 9am EST
- Published: May 20, 2026
Sole Source Justification
Bosio Metal Specialties, Inc. is identified as the only source capable of manufacturing and delivering the uniquely specified cleanroom stainless steel items and meeting the required short lead time and on-site services for the NIH Clinical Center NPF.
Response Information
Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this notice. However, the Government's determination not to compete this requirement is solely at its discretion. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and quotations will not be requested.
Contact
Kristin Nagashima (Contract Specialist) Email: Kristin.nagashima@nih.gov