Hitachi S-5200 SEM Service Contract
ID: 80NSSC25896801QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

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IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (DE10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e87a90ca733041d7a80c045e40545107/view
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    Description

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to establish a sole source service contract with Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. for the maintenance and operational support of the Hitachi S-5200 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This contract, which will run from April 5, 2025, to April 4, 2026, is critical for ongoing research in materials processing and analysis, particularly in the characterization of nanomaterials. Interested organizations are invited to submit their qualifications by 7 a.m. CST on March 6, 2025, to assess potential competition, although the government retains the discretion to proceed with the sole source procurement. For further inquiries, Shanna Patterson can be contacted at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov.

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    Shanna Patterson
    shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037745 Tab 04 4 SOW..pdf
    NASA Langley Research Center seeks to renew a service contract with Hitachi High-Tech for the Hitachi high-resolution scanning electron microscope (HR-SEM), specifically the model S-5200. This equipment is vital for various projects within the Advanced Materials and Processing Branch. The service agreement covers the maintenance and operational support for the HR-SEM, ensuring its functionality during the agreement period, which spans from April 5, 2025, to April 4, 2026. The location of performance for the contract will be at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. This renewal is in accordance with the center's ongoing commitment to advance research and development in materials processing and analysis.
    SATPC0037745 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
    The NASA Shared Services Center recommends negotiating a one-year service contract exclusively with Hitachi High-Tech Corporation for the Hitachi S-5200 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The estimated contract period is from April 5, 2025, to April 4, 2026. The rationale for this sole source procurement lies in the microscope's advanced functionality, which is essential for ongoing materials research, particularly in nanomaterials characterization. The contract ensures timely emergency services, preventive maintenance, and coverage for specific parts, ensuring uninterrupted operational capability of the HR-SEM. It is imperative that only certified Hitachi technicians conduct repairs, as alternative vendors would not meet the equipment's sophisticated needs. Failure to maintain the service contract would jeopardize research continuity, possibly prolonging equipment downtime and delaying multiple projects. Thus, the recommendation emphasizes the unique requirements for maintenance and support of the HR-SEM while highlighting the critical impact on government research activities if alternative vendor solutions were pursued.
    SATPC0037745 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA/NSSC is seeking to establish a sole source contract for a Hitachi S-5200 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) service with Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. due to their status as the only qualified provider. The contract will be executed under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) at the Langley Research Center. The procurement will adhere to FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, with a NAICS Code of 811210 designated for this procurement. Interested organizations are invited to submit their qualifications in writing by 7 a.m. CST on March 6, 2025, to evaluate potential competition. The government's decision to proceed competitively rests with them. Notably, oral communications regarding this notice will not be accepted. For further inquiries, Shanna Patterson is the primary point of contact, and additional oversight is provided by NASA's Ombudsman. This notice underscores the government’s strategic move to streamline necessary services while adhering to regulatory guidelines in the procurement process.
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