Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Wika Thermometry Bridge for Direct Drop in Replacement for Gauge Block Interferometer
Deadline : 26 Jul 2024
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 104249236
Document Ref. No. : NB685100-24-02688
Competition : ICB
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 USC 3304(a)(1); FAR 13.106-1(b)., with HEXAGON METROLOGY LTD, METROLOGY HOUSE, HALESFIELD 13, TELFORD TF74PL for the procurement of a Wika thermometry bridge.
The sole source justification is based on the following:
The NIST Dimensional Metrology Group (DMG) calibrates gauge blocks as part of our charge to provide critical measurement to the whole of U.S. industry and research and academic organizations. We employ a Hexagon-NPL gauge block interferometer to perform these calibrations. This system has a built-in temperature system, which is an integrated part of our gauge block interferometer, is not fully functional.
Because this is a unique gauge block measuring system, employed, almost exclusively, by national measurement institutes, like NIST, and primary standards laboratories for our military, there is only one manufacturer who manufactures this system (HEXAGON METROLOGY LTD). They are the sole qualified source to provide the necessary bridge and custom hardware to replace our existing failed bridge.
During Market Research Hexagon Metrology Ltd was identified as the only manufacturer that can provide the direct replacement bridge and the proprietary custom hardware for 100% compatible with the existing equipment.
The resulting purchase order will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The NAICS Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1, 000 employees.
No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties who regard themselves as capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Responses received by 11:00 pm AM EDT July 26, 2024, will be considered by the Government. Responses must be submitted via email to th...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID NB685100-24-02688 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Office DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Jul 12, 2024 10:25 am EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 26, 2024 11:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 10, 2024
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD 20899 USA
Documents
Tender Notice