Part 8 - Final

The Utah Division of Purchasing has issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract without competition for comprehensive maintenance and repair services on four specialized laboratory instruments manufactured by NETZSCH, based on the determination that NETZSCH is the only source capable of providing authorized OEM support due to technical specificity, proprietary software requirements, and factory calibration needs. The contract, identified by solicitation number AK27-1, is valued at an estimated $278,502.50 for services with an additional $20,000 allocated for consumables, totaling up to $298,502.50, and will cover a five-year period of performance at the Utah State Research and Education Laboratory (USREL). All maintenance, calibration, parts replacement, and technical support must be performed by NETZSCH-trained personnel using original equipment components and proprietary tools, with services subject to an initial Instrument Health Inspection conducted by NETZSCH prior to activation. The procurement follows Utah Code Section 63G-6a-802, which permits non-competitive awards when only one source exists, and market research confirms no qualified alternatives are available. The contract requires strict adherence to OEM-specific standards and includes several special conditions: a prohibition against re-export or use of goods or services in Russia or Belarus, a certification requirement affirming non-participation in any economic boycott of Israel, and net-30 payment terms with a 4% transaction fee for credit card payments. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, placing full shipping responsibility and cost on NETZSCH. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or federal acquisition regulation sections are incorporated, as this is a state-level procurement governed by Utah’s procurement code. The Division of Purchasing and General Services administers the contract, with no designated Contracting Officer, COR, or COTR named, and no formal invoicing system specified. Solicitation responses must be submitted by August 4, 2026, through the Division’s official portal, with supporting documentation including cost-benefit analyses and justification materials required. The contract includes no renewals or options beyond the initial five-year term, and any extension exceeding 120 days requires legal review. No Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications for NETZSCH have been provided in the documentation.