Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Maintenance Services for Bruker timsTOF Pro 2 Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometer
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), on behalf of the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML), Biomolecular Measurement Division (BMD), intends to award a sole source contract to Bruker Scientific LLC for maintenance and repair services for a Bruker timsTOF Pro 2 Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometer located at the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This is a Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source).
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive maintenance and repair services to ensure uninterrupted operation of the Bruker timsTOF Pro 2 Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometer (S/N 187508710536) equipped with nanoElute LC (S/N 183793454473). Services include:
- Unlimited emergency service visits during regular business hours
- Scheduled preventive maintenance visits
- Remote technical support and diagnostics
- On-site repair services
- Genuine manufacturer replacement parts
- Guaranteed 72-Hour response time
These services are critical for generating mass spectral data supporting NIST reference materials and spectral libraries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FAR 12.102(a))
- Product/Service Code: J066 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029
- Option Year 3: April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030
- Option Year 4: April 1, 2030 – March 31, 2031
- Place of Performance: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: March 18, 2026
- Published: March 8, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The timsTOF Pro 2 Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometer is proprietary to Bruker Scientific LLC, requiring specialized hardware, diagnostic software, firmware, and replacement components exclusively from the manufacturer. Market research by NIST, including GSA, DSBS, internet searches, and vendor outreach, did not identify any other source capable of providing these services. Bruker Scientific LLC is the sole manufacturer and authorized service provider, and does not certify third-party organizations.
Response Requirements
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responsible sources believing they can meet the Government's requirement may submit capability statements demonstrating the ability to:
- Provide manufacturer-certified technicians
- Use manufacturer-approved diagnostic tools and software
- Provide genuine manufacturer replacement parts
- Maintain the instrument to manufacturer specifications
Responses received by March 18, 2026, will be considered. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion; information received will primarily assess the feasibility of a competitive procurement.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Rudolph Spencer (rudolph.spencer@nist.gov)