Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Malvern Panalytical, Inc. for the Empyrean Service Agreement Renewal, covering a period of performance from 07/15/2026 to 07/14/2027. The Empyrean x-ray diffractometer contains manufacturer-specific components requiring direct contact with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM); Malvern Panalytical is the only known source able to provide OEM-grade service, so any services from other vendors would jeopardize the OEM warranty. This Notice of Intent is not a request for quote/proposal; interested parties must submit written evidence of their capability to NETL Contract Specialist Arturo Manantan by 5:00 PM EDT on July 10, 2026.