TheroFisher Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer Repair

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is seeking repair services for a ThermoFisher Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer under a sole-source, firm-fixed-price solicitation numbered N6660426Q0320, with responses due by 1400 EST on May 26, 2026. Due to proprietary technology and warranty obligations, repairs must be conducted exclusively by the original equipment manufacturer, ThermoFisher Scientific, involving replacement of critical components including the IS50 Laser Assembly and IS50 Electronics Module, along with associated labor for on-site calibration and system restoration at the government’s location in Newport, Rhode Island. The acquisition is structured as a commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12 with evaluation based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, where technical acceptability is determined by the offeror’s status as an authorized distributor, proof of U.S.-origin shipment of identical items, and absence of negative past performance in the Supplier Performance Risk System, while award is granted solely to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. All contractors must be registered in SAM with a valid CAGE code and Unique Entity ID, comply with mandatory federal clauses including security prohibitions, export control regulations, cybersecurity incident reporting restrictions, and electronic payment requirements via Wide Area Workflow. Delivery is F.O.B. Newport, RI, and the government will conduct final inspection and acceptance at that location. The solicitation does not specify a contract value, nor does it include detailed packaging, marking, or accounting data, but requires confirmation of payment acceptance via Government Purchase Card or WAWF, and mandate that quotes remain valid for at least 60 days. No set-aside or socioeconomic preferences are applied, and while key personnel, COR, or COTR are not identified, the primary point of contact is John Paul McCauley at the Newport office.