ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Tescan field emission scanning electron (FE-SEM) maintenance coverage

DEPT OF DEFENSE• N68520-25-SIMACQ-HJ00000-0086
Response Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
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Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Fleet Readiness Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Tescan USA Inc. for the maintenance coverage of specialized scanning electron microscopes, specifically the Tescan Vega II XMU and Tescan Mira-3 GMU. The procurement includes annual preventative maintenance and calibration services, as well as a critical hardware upgrade requiring OEM-level access to proprietary software and firmware, which only Tescan USA can provide. These instruments are essential for the Materials Engineering Laboratory's operations, and using a third-party vendor could jeopardize system integrity and performance. Interested parties may submit capability statements within three calendar days of this notice, with Brandon Fabricante as the primary contact at gregory.b.fabricante2.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
81121
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J066
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Sole Source Justification under SAT_CPG SAP.pdf
PDF•119 KB•12/11/2025
AI Summary
The document is a Sole Source Justification form for the Materials Engineering Laboratory, dated October 1, 2024. It requests Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) services from Tescan USA for preventative maintenance and a critical hardware upgrade to Tescan Vega XMU and MIRA-3 GMU scanning electron microscopes. The justification for a sole source award, under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, is based on the proprietary nature of Tescan's software and hardware. The requested upgrade, specifically a motorized backscatter electron detector (BSED) for the Vega XMU, requires OEM-level access to system firmware and calibration protocols that only Tescan USA possesses. Using a third-party vendor would risk system failure, void warranties, compromise data integrity, and increase long-term costs. Therefore, Tescan USA is deemed the only entity capable of performing these services while ensuring system compatibility, performance reliability, and compliance with OEM specifications.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 11, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 15, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 30, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
FLEET READINESS CENTER

Point of Contact

Name
Brandon Fabricante

Place of Performance

Jacksonville, Florida, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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