The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division,
on behalf of the NIST Chemical Sciences Division, intends to negotiate with Nu Instruments Ltd.,
on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1 (b), Soliciting from a Single
Source, for
the purchase of upgrading (1) one High Sensitivity Interface for Multicollector ICP-MS

The Chemical Sciences Division at NIST, relies on Nu Instruments Ltd to provide 100% compatible
upgraded component for a NU Plasma II Multicollector ICP-MS.

Nu Instruments Ltd is the sole service provider of upgrade support for their equipment.

NIST anticipates negotiating and awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Nu Instruments Ltd
for this requirement.

Interested parties that believe they could satisfy the requirements listed above for NIST may
clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to do so in writing on or before the response
date for this notice. This notice of intent is not a solicitation. Information submitted in
response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be
used for this acquisition. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via
email to Janice Moten, [email protected].

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