Combined Notice of Intent to Sole Source / Sources Sought Notice – Preventive Maintenance services for Bruker Nano Dimension Atomic Force Microscope (AFM)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing Preventive Maintenance services for a Bruker Dimension Pro Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) system. The services should include priority technical assistance, no-charge advance replacement parts, maintenance visits, and priority no-charge on-site diagnostic or repair support. The contractor shall provide a formal maintenance plan and a report detailing all services performed. Some key points to consider: • The service contract should be for a period of a year, with a start date coordinated after award of contract. • The contractor shall provide a year-long service contract on the tool, including priority technical assistance and no-charge advance replacement parts. • The contractor shall provide a formal maintenance plan that outlines all maintenance to be performed on the system. • The contractor shall provide a report detailing all of the services that were performed within one week of each service visit.