NSWCCD repair services to the EDAX energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) detector
ID: N0016725Q0023Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is seeking repair services for the EDAX energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) detector located in Bethesda, Maryland. The primary objective is to replace the SDD module of the detector, which is currently inoperable, to restore its cooling capabilities for routine chemical analysis. This specialized equipment is critical for materials-related analysis, and the Government intends to contract exclusively with EDAX, LLC, the only authorized manufacturer capable of providing these repair services. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by 12:00 PM EST on November 14, 2024, to Michael S. Brodie at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil, with the overall contract performance period expected to last until March 31, 2025.

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    The document outlines a solicitation (N0016725Q0023) by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) for repair services of an EDAX energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) detector located in Bethesda, MD. The Government intends to contract exclusively with EDAX, LLC due to the specialized nature of the equipment, which requires knowledgeable technicians for its repair. Key details include the requirement to submit a capabilities statement by November 14, 2024, and the overall contract performance period running until March 31, 2025. Responses must detail pricing, the ability to meet specifications, and relevant contact information. The solicitation follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and incorporates several relevant clauses and provisions necessary for compliance. The evaluation process will focus on price and technical capability, with contracts awarded based on assessments of both categories. This document showcases the Government's approach to acquiring specialized services while maintaining adherence to established procurement protocols.
    The document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a contractor tasked with repairing an EDAX energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) detector at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, in Bethesda, MD. The detector is essential for materials-related analysis but is currently inoperable. The primary objective is to replace the SDD Module to restore its cooling capabilities for routine chemical analysis. Although no special qualifications or government-furnished equipment are specified, the contractor must employ knowledgeable technicians due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The repair services are set to be completed by March 31, 2025, and the work will take place at the specified government facility. The document is unclassified and does not outline any deliverables or applicable documents.
    This memorandum justifies the sole source acquisition of repair services for the EDAX energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) detector utilized by Code 612. Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), particularly section 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), it allows for sourcing from a single provider when adequate market research shows no other suppliers can meet the requirements. The repair service includes the replacement of the SDD module, with an expected performance period lasting until March 31, 2025. EDAX, LLC, based in Warrendale, PA, is the only authorized manufacturer capable of servicing their EDS detectors, with no other contractor able to fulfill this need. Code 612 conducted thorough research in an effort to identify qualified contractors, confirming the necessity of using EDAX, LLC as the sole source. This memorandum aligns with the Department of Navy Simplified Acquisition Procedures and relates specifically to acquisitions not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), supporting the decision for limited source justification.
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