H--Scanning Electron Spectrometer (SEM) service contract
SOL #: 140G0326Q0004Special Notice
Overview
Buyer
Interior
Us Geological Survey
OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
SACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
PSC
Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment (H966)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Dec 3, 2025
2
Action Date
Dec 10, 2025, 6:00 PM
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order with Tescan USA Inc. in Warrendale, PA for a Scanning Electron Spectrometer (SEM) service contract in accordance with the SOW included in this announcement.
Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Tescan USA Inc is, to the USGS knowledge, the only source because it is proprietary software required to operate and/or upgrade the software in the TESCAN SEM.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a capability statement by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code - 811310 Commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services, with the associated size standard of $12.5 million apply to this announcement.
Please no phone calls. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to thuot@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 12/10/2025 @ 1000 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM.gov portal shall not be accepted or considered.
Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Tescan USA Inc is, to the USGS knowledge, the only source because it is proprietary software required to operate and/or upgrade the software in the TESCAN SEM.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a capability statement by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code - 811310 Commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services, with the associated size standard of $12.5 million apply to this announcement.
Please no phone calls. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to thuot@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 12/10/2025 @ 1000 PD. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the SAM.gov portal shall not be accepted or considered.
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Posted: Dec 3, 2025