Electron Microscopes
ID: N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0048Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYFLEET READINESS CENTERPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEASURING TOOLS (J052)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/138bbb65934a4bdd99e9c7317bc03bb0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Fleet Readiness Center, intends to award a sole source contract to JEOL USA, Inc. for the maintenance of electron microscopes located in Cherry Point, North Carolina. The procurement includes unlimited emergency visits and comprehensive services such as inspection, adjustment, operational verification, and parts replacement for specific JEOL models, which are proprietary and require OEM maintenance to ensure functionality. This maintenance is critical for the operational readiness of the equipment used in various defense applications. Interested parties may submit a capability statement within two calendar days of this notice, with inquiries directed to Kara Ridgell at kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Kara Ridgell
    kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil
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