Helios 600i Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope Annual Maintenance for Watervliet Arsenal, NY

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ (Request for Quote)

The Army Contracting Command - Watervliet Arsenal is seeking quotes for the annual maintenance, support, repair, and software updates for the Helios 600i Focused Ion Beam / Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB/SEM) Dual Beam located at Benet Laboratories.

• Maintenance Services: One Preventive Maintenance (PM) visit per year and calibration to factory specifications.

• Technical Support: Telephone support during business hours and a 48-hour on-site response time for service calls.

• Consumables: Contractor must provide specific items including one Ion Source, one Extractor Assembly, and one Suppressor.

• Compliance: All contractor employees must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding Watervliet Arsenal technology before work begins.

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) requirements and reporting for applicable contractors.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: One year, from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

• Place of Performance: Benet Laboratories, Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY.

• Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.

• Submission Method: Electronic only via email to Katja Fox at katja.fox.civ@army.mil.

• Evaluation: While identified as a potential sole source procurement with FEI Company, the government will consider quotes from all responsible offerors.

• Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, completed fill-in provisions, and a statement of agreement to all terms.

• Set-Aside: Unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

• Site Access: Strict controls for foreign visitors are in place; non-U.S. citizens require a minimum of two weeks' notice for clearance and must be escorted at all times.

• Wage Determination: Service Contract Labor Standard Wage Determination No. 2015-4143 applies.