Install, recertify and upgrade a Cameca Instrument
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Surface and Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD) develops measurements and standards to support forensic characterization of explosives and narcotics using a variety of analytical methods. The ongoing work supports NIST's forensics program, Homeland Security programs, and programs with the Department of Defense that require sensitive instrumentation which can accurately separate and measure explosives and narcotics.
The recent transfer of a Cameca IMS 6F SIMS instrument, serial number 644, from the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) to MMSD will provide NIST an instrument capable of detecting, identifying and measuring organic and inorganic particles, greatly enhancing the work described above. Ownership of the 6F was transferred to NIST on April 23, 2013. The 6F was moved to NIST on April, 24, 2014, and currently resides, disconnected, on the NIST Gaithersburg, MD campus.
The purpose of this acquisition is to provide the installation, upgrade and recertification of the Cameca 6F. The acquisition also includes an option line item for a one year maintenance agreement. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, parts, software and technology necessary to install the instrument, run diagnostic tests on the instrument, repair any defects, recertify the instrument, perform a software upgrade and provide maintenance for the instrument (if the option line item is exercised.)
Sole source determination is based on the following:
The IMS 6F SIMS instrument is a commercial item that was manufactured by Cameca Instruments, Inc. Cameca has proprietary rights to the existing equipment, including all hardware, software, technology and expertise, and is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the equipment. Cameca has no authorized resellers or service providers, therefore, only they can complete the required work and guarantee that the maintenance and parts will be fully compatible with, and meet the original performance specifications for the equipment.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219 and the size standard is $19.0 M.
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, responses received by July 18, 2014 will be considered by the Government.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Carol A. Wood, Phone 301-975-8172, Fax 301-975-6273, Email [email protected] - Carol A. Wood, Phone 301-975-8172, Fax 301-975-6273, Email [email protected]
