Maintenance for the Proprietary Oxford Energy Dispersive Spectrometer for the Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope
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 United States Secret Service (USSS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for maintenance services for the proprietary Oxford Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) used with their Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This is a Special Notice indicating an intent to award, not a request for quotations or a solicitation of offers.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for maintenance services specifically for the proprietary Oxford Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS), which is integrated with the USSS's Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This ensures the continued operational readiness of critical laboratory equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.102(a)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Inquiry Due: March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 5, 2026
Additional Notes
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC as the sole source. Only written email inquiries will be responded to, and they must be received by the specified deadline. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in preparing responses to this announcement. Contact Michael Velez (michael.velez@usss.dhs.gov) or Matthew Sutton (matthew.sutton@usss.dhs.gov) for inquiries.