H--Scanning Electron Spectrometer (SEM) service contract
ID: 140G0326Q0004Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H966)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0f3a5aa0466742f6b40e9f5e189e628e/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a service contract for the maintenance and support of its TESCAN MIRA4 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) located in Anchorage, Alaska. This contract will encompass routine maintenance, software upgrades, and access to field engineers for unforeseen malfunctions, ensuring the SEM remains operational and meets Quality Management System (QMS) standards. The service contract includes priority support, certified software updates, annual preventative maintenance, and coverage for unscheduled maintenance visits, with a performance period from December 12, 2025, to November 30, 2026. Interested parties may submit capability statements via email to Tracy Huot at thuot@usgs.gov by December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT, as no hardcopy submissions will be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Huot, Tracy
    (916) 278-9330
    thuot@usgs.gov
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    The USGS Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) requires a 12-month service contract for its TESCAN MIRA4 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), located in Anchorage, Alaska. This contract will cover routine maintenance, software upgrades, and access to field engineers for unforeseen malfunctions to ensure the instrument remains operational and data valid for Quality Management System (QMS) purposes. Key provisions include priority telephone support with a 24-hour response, priority scheduling for site visits, replacement of failed components by factory-trained engineers, certified software updates, and one annual preventative maintenance and calibration. Additionally, the contract includes unscheduled maintenance visits, FEG Emitter replacements (one every two years), and all associated labor, parts, and travel expenses at no extra cost. The performance period is approximately December 12, 2025, to November 30, 2026.
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