Intent to Sole Source Service Contract Renewal HD Prime XRF and HD Mobile XRF Analyzer

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces its intention to negotiate and issue a sole source award to X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc., 15 Tech Valley DR, East Greenbush, New York 12061-4141 to provide maintenance and service contract for XOS branded instruments in Laboratory Sciences Chemistry. Instruments include two HD Prime XRF analyzers and one HD Mobile XRF analyzer. Coverage must include software upgrades as available, one onsite preventive maintenance visit including calibration verification per year of coverage, and priority technical support.

Laboratory Sceinces – Chemistry at the CPSC has three instruments (two HD Prime XRF

analyzers and one HD Mobile XRF analyzer) manufactured by X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. (XOS) used for the quantification of lead, and similar regulated heavy elements, in surface coating materials. These instruments are still within the CPSC standard 7-year life-cycle replacement time period, but the instrument models we posses have been discontinued. XOS is the only source for unique parts and technical expertise on these discontinued instruments.

CPSC intends to negotiate this requirement under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(b)(2)(B). The sole source procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition in accordance with FAR Subpart 12 & FAR Subpart 13 procedures. Interested persons may identify their interest and submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet this requirement.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (7) business days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any quotation/response must be in writing and can be sent via email to the Contract Specialist at dbraswell@cpsc.gov by 12pm Eastern Time May 13, 2025. No phone calls will be accepted.