Annual Service for Zeiss EVO Microscope
ID: N00173-25-Q-1301209659Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5bd1f15ee43a4aba8f2897276937f349/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for the annual service of Zeiss EVO microscopes and associated advanced microscopy systems. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 811210, focuses on the maintenance and repair of specialized laboratory equipment, which is critical for various scientific research applications. Interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to provide competitive alternatives, although the final decision on whether to pursue competition lies with the NRL. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Carrie Cawley at carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil or Katrina Gallagher at katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil, noting that no costs will be reimbursed for responses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carrie Cawley
    carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil
    Katrina Gallagher
    katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for specific advanced microscopy systems, including the Protect premium EVO-systems, SmartEDX, and LaB6 option SEM. This procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System Code 811210, with a size standard of $34 million, and it will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b), applicable for purchases not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties may respond with evidence that competition could be beneficial for the government, although the final decision to conduct a competitive procurement rests solely with the NRL. The notice emphasizes that no costs will be reimbursed for anyone providing information in response. Interested parties must include the Notice of Intent number in their responses. The document serves as an informational notice regarding the NRL’s planned procurement strategy for specialized scientific equipment.
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