PM and Repair Services: TESCAN Vega-3 Scanning Electron Microscope
ID: N68520-25-NORFP-KN00000-0148Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYFLEET READINESS CENTERPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4a06d31460794d11bcd3ec2031e0fca0/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, intends to award a sole source contract to TESCAN USA, Inc. for preventive maintenance and emergency repair services of a TESCAN Vega-3 Scanning Electron Microscope located in San Diego, California. The procurement aims to ensure that the government-owned equipment remains operational and meets specific technical requirements, necessitating the use of factory-trained service engineers familiar with the equipment. This contract will cover a base year with four optional years, emphasizing the importance of timely preventive maintenance inspections and emergency repairs to maintain critical laboratory capabilities. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Sean Quigley at sean.s.quigley.civ@us.navy.mil within two calendar days of this notice for consideration in determining whether a competitive procurement will be pursued.

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    Sean Quigley
    sean.s.quigley.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N6852025Q0022 RFQ.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest for preventive maintenance and emergency repair services of a Tescan Vega-3 XMU Scanning Electron Microscope. The scope includes on-site and on-call services for the equipment, which is government-owned and located in San Diego, CA. Vendors must be knowledgeable about the equipment and use factory-trained service engineers to ensure compliance with technical specifications. The contract consists of a base year and four optional years, with specific provisions for preventive maintenance inspections and emergency repairs mandated within defined timelines. The vendor is responsible for all costs related to travel, labor, equipment, and replacement parts while adhering to government regulations regarding invoicing and base access. Deliverables include a Field Service Report documenting service activities, and the contractor must provide warranties for replaced parts. The document serves as a formal solicitation to ensure reliable service for critical laboratory equipment, emphasizing the government's commitment to maintaining and securing technological resources effectively and efficiently. The structured approach ensures transparency and compliance with federal contracting practices.
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