Hitachi SU3900 SEM Maintenance Service
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) intends to award a firm fixed-price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. for Hitachi SU3900 SEM Maintenance Service. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for quotes. Interested parties must submit evidence of their capability to compete by March 06, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for maintenance services for the Hitachi SU3900 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This includes all necessary services to ensure the operational readiness and performance of the equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source, leading to a Firm Fixed-Price contract)
- Intended Awardee: Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 06, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: February 18, 2026
- NAICS: 811210
- FSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
Evaluation
This is not a request for quotes. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if competition would be advantageous to the Government. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence of a vendor's bona fide capability to meet the requirement. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
This action is undertaken pursuant to FAR 13.106(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), citing Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. as the only known source capable of meeting the Government's requirements. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov. Oral communications are not acceptable. All statements and capabilities should be emailed to Natella Calliste at natella.k.calliste.civ@us.navy.mil. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.