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Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service contract agreement for the NETL-owned PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS VersaProbe III X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer Service Contact Period Of Performance (POP) 03/24/2026 – 03/25/2027

In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to negotiate and award a purchase order on a sole source basis to PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS proprietary VersaProbe III X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer Service Contact POP 03/24/2025 – 03/25/2026 because PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS all major components for instruments specific to this manufacturer must be serviced and replaced by factory-trained technicians in order to avoid costly damage to the instrument and prevent injury to its users. The proprietary maintenance renewal includes full functionality, technical support, and upgrades, no cost exchange of equipment or loaner equipment, use of remote diagnostics program (ReACH), and scheduled preventive maintenance.

This notice of intent is not a request for quote/proposal. Any interested party that believes it is capable of meeting the NETL requirement described herein may identify themselves and must provide evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirement being requested by 1300 PM ED on 03/17/2026.

Responses must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist Shannon Lynch, via email at shannon.lynch@netl.doe.gov no later than the time and date noted above. Telephone responses and requests will not be received.

A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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