Part 8 - Final

The Utah Division of Purchasing intends to award a five-year sole-source contract to NETZSCH for comprehensive maintenance and repair services on four specialized laboratory instruments located at the Utah State University Research and Education Laboratory. This non-competitive action is justified under the Utah Procurement Code due to the exclusive capability of NETZSCH, as the original equipment manufacturer, to provide authorized calibration, software upgrades, OEM parts, and technician training for the specific equipment, including the LFA 467 HT, STA 449 F3, QMS Mass Spec, and TMA 402 F1 models. Market research confirms no other vendors possess the technical expertise or access to proprietary systems required to perform these services without compromising instrument performance or data integrity, making competitive procurement impracticable. The total estimated value of the contract is between $280,252.50 and $300,252.50, encompassing annual service fees of $278,502.50 and a one-time $1,750 instrument health inspection, with an additional $20,000 reserved for consumables over the contract term. No renewal options exist, and performance is F.O.B. Destination at the USREL facility with freight prepaid by the contractor. The contract includes strict compliance requirements beyond standard procurement rules, including a mandatory certification that NETZSCH does not engage in and will not engage in any economic boycott of the State of Israel as defined under Utah Code 63G-27 et seq., with an obligation to notify the state immediately should such activity occur during performance. Re-export of goods or services to Russia or Belarus is strictly prohibited, and violations permit immediate termination and require reporting to authorities. Payment terms specify net 30 days upon invoice, with a 4% transaction fee for credit card submissions. While no formal FAR clauses, packaging standards, evaluation factors, or payment office details are included, the contract adheres to state-specific justification forms detailing sole-source necessity and operational necessity. The contracting office is the Division of Purchasing and General Services, with primary contact information provided, but no individual Contracting Officer or Technical Representative is named. Solicitations must be submitted by the August 4, 2026 deadline via physical or electronic delivery to the Division’s designated address, with no formal submission portal mandated.