H--Scanning Electron Microscope - maintenance service and support TESCAN USA, INC
ID: DOIGFBO250030Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/1dd1ebe01be14fab85bf0de6f426c800/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to negotiate a purchase order for maintenance service and support for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) from Tescan USA, Inc. This procurement aims to establish a preventative maintenance renewal service contract to ensure the SEM operates at factory specifications, minimizing downtime due to mechanical and electronic failures. The contract is critical for maintaining the functionality of the SEM, which is essential for the Volcano Science Center's research activities in Menlo Park, CA. Interested parties may submit capability statements via email to Joahnne Ongjoco at jongjoco@usgs.gov by March 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern; no hardcopy submissions will be accepted.

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    Ongjoco, Joahnne
    (916) 278-9328
    jongjoco@usgs.gov
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