Maintenance for Field Emission Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-ESEM)
ID: W911QY-25-R-MFEIType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd5af9d7710b42ccb0490c9cd8895a7b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), is seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the maintenance of a Thermo Fisher Scientific – FEI model Quattro S Field Emission Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-ESEM). The procurement includes one scheduled preventative maintenance service visit, which will involve a Field Emission Gun (FEG) filament replacement, as well as provisions for unscheduled emergency visits to address any covered issues. This specialized equipment is critical for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), and the maintenance services are uniquely provided by FEI Company due to proprietary parts and software access requirements. Interested parties must submit their interest and capability responses via email to the designated contacts by 1500 EST on January 17, 2025, as no solicitation document will be available and the government will not cover any associated costs.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Martina Biro
    alexandra.m.biro2.civ@army.mil
    Brandon Rivett
    brandon.j.rivett.civ@army.mil
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