J--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service contract agreement for the JEOL USA
Overview
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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 Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the annual maintenance contract renewal for the JEOL 7600 FESEM Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope. NETL intends to award a purchase order to JEOL USA, Inc. for services from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027. This notice is not a request for quote/proposal.
Purpose
NETL intends to sole source this requirement to ensure that all major components of the JEOL 7600 FESEM are serviced and replaced by factory-trained technicians. This approach is critical to prevent costly damage, ensure user safety, and maintain consistent, calibrated results. The notice highlights that using another vendor could render the equipment unusable within 1-2 years due to lack of support from JEOL after a lapse in service.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the renewal of the annual maintenance contract for the JEOL 7600 FESEM Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope. This includes servicing and replacement of major components by factory-trained personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: JEOL USA, Inc.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, by 1:00 PM ED
- Published: April 20, 2026
Action Required
This is not a request for quote or proposal. Any interested party believing they can meet NETL's requirement must identify themselves and provide evidence of their capability. Responses must be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist Shannon Lynch (shannon.lynch@netl.doe.gov) by the stated deadline. Telephone responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
The Government's decision not to compete this requirement, based on responses to this notice, is solely at its discretion. Information received will be considered only to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.