# Zeiss XRM500 Motor Controller Repair.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/nb6470502501128

- Solicitation number: NB647050-25-01128
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Contracting office: Department of Commerce NIST (1333ND)
- NAICS: 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- County: Boulder County (FIPS 08013). https://abierto.us/counties/boulder-county-co-08013
- City: Boulder. https://abierto.us/cities/boulder-co-0807850
- First posted: March 4, 2025
- Last posted: March 4, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4035f19a0daa4ff5bed853e182db472c/view

## Description

**FBO ANNOUNCEMENT:**

**PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT ACTION CODE:**

**SPECIAL NOTICE SUBJECT:** Sole source -Zeiss XRM500 Motor Controller Repair.

**SOLICITATION NUMBER:**

**NB647050-25-01128 RESPONSE DATE:**

**3/19/25 DESCRIPTION:** The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Materials Measurement Lab (MML) in Boulder uses a Zeiss XRM500 X-ray computed tomography instrument. This instrument is a NIST resource for imaging a wide range of samples in support of various projects, including two time-critical CHIPS projects, and several advanced manufacturing projects, all of which directly support NIST mission and current focus areas.

The motion controller for the critical translation and rotation stage motors has failed and must be replaced/repaired. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC located in White Plains, NY to replace these components. Sole Source justification is based on the following:

Market research has shown that Carl Zeiss is the sole company who can provide this equipment replacement parts to NIST. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the only entity in the United States authorized by Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH (our German manufacturer) to provide comprehensive service and support for Carl Zeiss instruments.

Only Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC has technical service representatives who receive comprehensive and on-going factory training and regular technical updates, as well has having direct access to original manufacturer’s parts. Zeiss Microscopy has stated they are the only authorized source in writing. NAICS code for this requirement will be 811210– Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a small business size of $22.0M. 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 1:00AM EST on 3/19/25will 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. Inquiry POCs Erik.Fycklund@nist.gov Primary Donald.Graham@nist.gov Secondary National Institutes of Standards and Technologies NIST Acquisition Management Division (AMD) 100 Bureau Dr. Mail Stop 1640 Gaithersburg, MD. 20899-1640

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (UEI H41JAKKNEXY1)
- Contract: 1333ND25PNB640139, purchase order
- Obligated: $6,906.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number NB6470502501128 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1333ND (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1333ND25PNB640139_1341_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 4, 2025: Special notice, due March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 4035f19a0daa4ff5bed853e182db472c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4035f19a0daa4ff5bed853e182db472c/view

## Points of contact

- Erik Frycklund, erik.frycklund@nist.gov, 3019756176

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