Notice of intent to sole source to Malvern

Sources SoughtActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in GAITHERSBURG, MD
  • Industry: Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
26-01585
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Office
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted Date
Friday, July 24, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, August 10, 2026
PSC Code
C219
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899
Status
Active

Description

SAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Special Notice of Intent CLASSIFICATION CODE: J Maintenance, Repair, Rebuild SUBJECT: Service Contract for Malvern Panalytical Epsilon 1 X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer CONTACT POINT: Brian Jamieson, Contract Specialist (301) 975-8276 DESCRIPTION: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under authority of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.202(a), with Malvern, Inc., of Westborough, MA for an annual preventive maintenance contract for NISTs existing Malvern Panalytical Epsilon 1 X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer. The equipment is utilized by the NIST Engineering Laboratory (EL), in Gaithersburg, MD. ***** Sole source determination is based on the need to acquire a preventative maintenance service contract for t

Why This Opportunity Matters

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF is conducting market research to identify potential sources for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance in GAITHERSBURG, MD. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.