Preventative maintenance and service of a Government owned Zeiss 620 micro-Computerized Tomography (CT) scanner.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to sole source a contract for preventative maintenance and service of a Government-owned Zeiss 620 micro-Computerized Tomography (CT) scanner. The Government intends to negotiate with CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY, LLC. Responses from other sources are due by March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for annual preventative maintenance and service of a Zeiss 620 micro-CT scanner. The intent to sole source to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is based on the need to keep the equipment warranty active.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 13.501(a) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements
- Intended Awardee: CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY, LLC
- Place of Performance: Adelphi Laboratory Center, Adelphi, MD
- Set-Aside: None (N/A)
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source believing it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These will be considered by the agency only if received by the closing date. A determination not to compete the requirement based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Point of Contact: Swati Jain, swati.jain2.civ@army.mil, (520) 672-9619.