SPECIAL NOTICE
J -- NOTICE OF INTENT
- Notice Date
- 5/20/2013
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1640, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1640
- Solicitation Number
- AMD-13-04687
- Archive Date
- 7/4/2013
- Point of Contact
- Lynda M Roark, Phone: 3019753725, Todd D Hill, Phone: 301-975-8802
- E-Mail Address
-
Lynda.Roark@nist.gov, todd.hill@nist.gov
(Lynda.Roark@nist.gov, todd.hill@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Notice of Intent The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 6.302-1 with Acadia Optronics of Rockville, MD for the SURF III Maintenance and Upgrade Services for Ultraviolet Radiation Group of the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) at NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The overarching goal of the Ultraviolet Radiation Group is to provide the foundation for metrology and testing in the ultraviolet (UV) spectral region of the spectrum. This includes the maintenance and continuous improvement of the national primary standards for UV radiation in support of UV-based science and applications and the development of improved measurement and testing techniques for various scientific and industrial applications involving UV radiation. In order for NIST to remain at the forefront of this very important area of active research, and to be able to compete with a growing number of international facilities, the SURF III facility must be upgraded and continually maintained at optimal operation. The synchrotron upgrades will improve NIST's ability to serve the needs of the scientific and industrial communities, as well as benefiting other important research activities at SURF III such as absolute cryogenic radiometry, standard light source development, and NASA and NOAA satellite calibrations. Acadia Optronics is the sole servicer of the SURF III system as they are uniquely qualified in having the necessary knowledge and experience with direct work and hardware design under the SURF III system. They are currently under contract SB1341-08-SE-0253 for similar services to the SURF III system. This Contract expires September 30, 2013. Acadia has built custom electron beam current monitors, analyzed the cooling system and implemented changes of the SURF III to prevent catastrophic damages to the system, studied the ring injection system, direct work on the high current magnet supply, and resolves technical issues as they arise. This expertise is unique in manner and only Acadia Optronics is fully capable of ensuring the SURF III operates at its full potential on a daily basis. The PML SURF III would incur substantial penalties in time and personnel resources if required to removed barriers to competition for acquisition of the services required. As a result, Acadia Optronics is uniquely qualified to provide the services required for the SURF III upgrade and maintenance. No other companies The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition 541990, with a size standard of $14 million dollars. 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 be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responses received by June 19, 2013 will be considered by the Government.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NIST/AcAsD/AMD-13-04687/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
- SN03067014-W 20130522/130520234907-7c2a199fb50af388aed53b6572520ca0 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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