Maintenance Agreement for TESCAN MIRA-3 XMU Scanning Electron Microscope
ID: 80NSSC25892570QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (J036)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d4200a2cc2bf405dac8f58eb6bc0332c/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to establish a maintenance agreement for the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMU Scanning Electron Microscope, which is critical for operations at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive on-site service, including a 48-hour response time for repairs, next-day delivery of spare parts, and priority telephone support, ensuring the reliable functionality of this essential scientific equipment. This maintenance agreement is vital for maintaining operational efficiency within federal projects, with the contract set to be effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by 1 p.m. CST on January 27, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov.

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    Cara Craft
    cara.s.craft@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037366 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The document outlines a maintenance agreement for the TESCAN USA MIRA-3 XMU scanning electron microscope at Goddard Space Flight Center, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The agreement includes full contract coverage for on-site service, with a 48-hour response time and next-day spare parts delivery. It specifies the provision of priority telephone support, repairs or replacements for failed components, and one preventative maintenance visit, while excluding consumables and damages from misuse or disasters. Key deliverables include service visit reports and agreed-upon scheduling for maintenance. The government will supply necessary utilities and equipment for the microscope's operation. This maintenance agreement aims to ensure the reliable functionality and availability of essential scientific equipment, aligning with the government's commitment to operational efficiency within federal projects.
    SATPC0037366 Tab 07 Capability Statement FBO Posting.pdf
    NASA's NSSC requires a Maintenance Agreement for the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMU Scanning Electron Microscope and intends to issue a sole source contract to Tescan USA Inc., the only provider of this service. The procurement will adhere to FAR Parts 12 and 13, with performance based at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Organizations interested in competing may submit their qualifications by 1 p.m. CST on January 27, 2025, although the government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive bidding. All responses must be written; oral communications are not accepted. This acquisition falls under NAICS Code 811210. The Center Ombudsman can be contacted for related inquiries, and the primary point of contact for this procurement is Cara Craft, whose email is provided.
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