Scanning electron microscope service and maintenance agreement
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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
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to TESCAN USA INC for a Scanning Electron Microscope Service and Maintenance Agreement at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This Special Notice invites other interested organizations to submit their capabilities to perform this effort by April 3, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Purpose and Scope
The objective is to ensure the reliable functioning and availability of a TESCAN USA MIRA-3 XMU scanning electron microscope (serial number 115-0117) for project support at GSFC. The scope of work includes providing repair or replacement of microscope components that fail due to normal use, excluding damage from Government User misuse, modification, natural disaster, vandalism, or consumable items.
Key Requirements
The maintenance agreement covers the MIRA-3 XMU field emission scanning electron microscope and includes:
- Priority telephone support for diagnosing failures.
- Replacement parts for failed components (may be delivered for Government User replacement).
- Required on-site service, including labor charges and travel expenses.
- One Preventative Maintenance visit, which may be combined with a service visit.
- Service coverage begins on April 1, 2026, and continues through March 31, 2027.
- Service visit reports (electronic or hardcopy) are required for each service visit.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: TESCAN USA INC
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Repair Or Alteration Of Laboratories And Clinics)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027
- Place of Performance: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Capabilities Submission Due: April 3, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Response Information
Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive process based on responses. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Monica D Wilson, Procurement Assistant (Monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Bobbie Young, Contract Specialist (bobbie.j.young@nasa.gov)