NEXSA XPS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source purchase order to FEI COMPANY for NEXSA XPS System Servicing and Maintenance for one year. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide these services by March 18, 2026, to be considered for a competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the servicing and maintenance of the NEXSA XPS System for the Naval Research Laboratory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: FEI COMPANY
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Intent)
- NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34,000,000
- PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 16, 2026
Response Requirements
This notice is not a solicitation. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with submitting capability information. All correspondence should reference the Notice of Intent number. The point of contact is Richard Key, email: richard.a.key2.civ@us.navy.mil.