Microscope Service and Repair
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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 the Navy, NUWC DIV NEWPORT, is issuing a combined synopsis and solicitation for Microscope Service and Repair for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) at Naval Station Newport, RI. This is a sole-source requirement to Tescan USA INC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), due to their proprietary rights and unique capabilities. Quotations are due by June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for on-site services to repair a government-owned Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Key aspects include:
- Service and repair of the SEM.
- Provision of items identified in CLIN 0001.
- Tescan USA INC is the sole provider of the proprietary control panel and possesses the necessary engineering data and diagnostic software.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N6660426Q0384)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) to Tescan USA INC.
- NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34 million)
- PSC: J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
- Period of Performance: Completion by August 14, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI 02841.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Quotations must be emailed to Jarrod Amorin at jarrod.j.amorin.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation: The Government will consider past performance information within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Negative past performance may render a quote technically unacceptable.
- This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
Tescan USA INC is the OEM and holds proprietary rights, engineering data, and diagnostic software essential for assessing and repairing this specific SEM, including a unique integrated control panel. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award. Questions should be directed to Jarrod Amorin.