J--Service maintenance contract for 2 XmaxN-150 detectors and 1 EBSD
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify businesses capable of providing a service maintenance contract for specialized laboratory equipment. This includes two (2) Oxford XMaxN-150 large area Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS) detectors and one (1) Oxford Synergy Electron Back Scatter Diffractometer (EBSD). This is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote or proposal. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, at 0500 PST.
Scope of Work
The required services include an annual service contract for the maintenance of the specified EDS and EBSD detectors. Key deliverables and requirements are:
- Routine maintenance, including software upgrades.
- Access to field engineers/support for detector malfunctions.
- Priority telephone support, labor, genuine parts, and travel expenses covered by the vendor.
- One Preventative Maintenance (PM) and calibration to factory specifications per year, performed within the final six months of the performance period.
- Software updates (bug fixes, safety improvements) provided at no charge.
- Priority detector exchange or repair, with vendor responsible for shipping costs.
- Potential for a 25% discount on labor for selected additional services (upgrades, training, relocation).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Period of Performance: 1 year from the award date (anticipated).
- Place of Performance: USGS Moffett Field, 450 Severyns Ave, Bldg 800, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, by 0500 PST.
- Published: February 2, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Size Standard: $34.0 million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Capability statements should detail the ability to meet the statement of work.
- Responses must be submitted via electronic mail to aberry@usgs.gov.
- Hard copy responses will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is a sources sought announcement for market research only. The government is not committed to awarding a contract, and no costs incurred in preparing responses will be reimbursed.