Cameca IMS1300 Service Agreement

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price service agreement to Cameca Instruments of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of its Cameca IMS1300 large geometry secondary ion mass spectrometer. This acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 12.102(a), with statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. 1901, because Cameca is the sole authorized provider with proprietary access to factory-trained personnel, specialized tools, and original parts required to service the instrument. The work will be performed at NIST’s facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where the equipment is operated, and no other vendors can meet the technical requirements. The solicitation number is NB643050-26-00728, posted on May 15, 2026, with responses due by May 27, 2026, and all submissions must be directed to Latish Walker at NIST’s Acquisition Management Division via email. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for industrial machinery repair and maintenance, and while the exact contract value is not disclosed, the procurement will be executed as a purchase order without competitive bidding or evaluation factors due to the unique nature of the service. No specific packaging, preservation, marking, inspection criteria, or formal quality standards are outlined, but performance is implicitly tied to manufacturer-specific protocols. No attachments, subcontracting plans, socioeconomic certifications, or personnel clearance requirements are indicated, and the agency has not identified a contracting officer or COR beyond the primary point of contact. The agreement relies entirely on Cameca’s exclusive authorization to support the IMS1300, with no provision for alternatives, expansions, or modifications beyond the agreed-upon services.