Intent to Sole Source for Critical Assist II Instrumental Maintenance And Upgrades
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Telops Inc for Critical Assist II Instrumental Maintenance and Upgrades. This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit documentation within 15 days of publication (by June 16, 2026).
Scope of Work
NOAA requires specialized maintenance and upgrades for the Critical Assist II Spectrometer. The services include highly-specialized repairs and updates. Telops Inc is identified as the sole vendor capable of performing this work due to their ownership of the technology, proprietary parts (e.g., for blackbody calibration), and unique knowledge of the complex instrumental systems. Servicing by any other entity could render the instrument inoperable and void manufacturer recourse.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: No Set-Aside
- NAICS: 811210 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Period of Performance: Date of award through 140 days
- Response Due: June 16, 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Published: June 1, 2026
Evaluation
The sole source determination is based on Telops Inc being the only manufacturer and distributor of the Assist II Spectrometer, having acquired LR Tech, Inc. (the original designer). They possess the exclusive knowledge and capability for repairs and upgrades, and manufacture proprietary parts. Responses to this presolicitation will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, which remains at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation package is available. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All maintenance must be performed by the factory.