Electron Microscopes
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to JEOL USA, Inc., 11 Dearborn Road Peabody, MA 01960 (Cage Code: 51043) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has a requirement for Anark software in support of Digital Data Center’s Model-Based Definition (MBD) project that is digitizing and automating the flow of aircraft parts designs from Engineering to Manufacturing. Software Subscription includes license, maintenance, and support. The hardware, system components, and associated software for the JEOL USA, Inc. models JSM-6610LV (serial number MP13710018), JSM-IT300LV (serial number MP137200065), and JSM-IT500HRLV (serial number MP1511000530053) were developed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) at private expense for the commercial market and are sold to non-governmental customers. As such, the OEM retains all data rights for the equipment and software. The hardware and software associated with the JEOL SEMs are proprietary, and therefore, maintenance and repairs must be performed exclusively by the OEM (JEOL USA, Inc.) to ensure the equipment remains fully functional. JEOL USA does not utilize authorized resellers; for this reason, the government intends to procure these products on a sole source basis from JEOL USA, Inc. (CAGE Code: 51043).
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within two (2) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Point of contact for this requirement is Kara Marie Ridgell at kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.