Maintenance Agreement for a Joel Dart Mass Spectrometer

FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT

ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE

SUBJECT: Sole source – Maintenance Agreement for a Joel Dart Mass Spectrometer

SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB643050-26-01694

RESPONSE DATE: 8/29/26

DESCRIPTION:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group (STCAG) of the Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD) of the Materials Measurement Laboratory (MML) has significant research efforts in the fields of forensic science and homeland security. One of the major foci of these efforts surrounds development, evaluation, and quantification of real-world illicit drug samples through our Rapid Drug Analysis and Research (RaDAR) program. To enhance the capabilities of the STCAG and the Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD) as a whole, the STCAG heavily utilizes a Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) system that is coupled to a JEOL JMS-T100LP ACCUTOF LC-PLUS Mass Spectrometer. This system requires annual maintenance to avoid down time and costly repairs and ensure our ability to continue to support critical partnerships through the RaDAR program. In addition, this service contract will allow us to maintain the high level of sensitivity and repeatability needed for these types of measurements.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR Part 12.102(b) with Jeol USA located in Peabody MA, for this maintenance.

Sole Source justification is based on the following:

Market research has shown that Joel USA , is the only known authorized source for maintenance and support for this equipment. Joel has stated in writing “JEOL USA, INC. and its subsidiary JEOL Canada are the sole factory authorized provider of service and sales in the United States and Canada. Engineers return periodically to the JEOL Training Center for additional training whenever new equipment or new techniques are...