SEM Service Repair
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract for SEM Service Repair to Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC. This is a Notice of Intent, not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no RFQ will be issued. Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and has already completed the evaluation for repair.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for SEM Service Repair, specified as one job. The service falls under Product Service Code J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
- Response Due for Interested Parties: May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM PST
- Published: May 6, 2026
Action for Interested Parties
While this is a sole source notice, other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Responses must be submitted no later than May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM PST.
- Submission: Written response via email to Amy Lambert at
amy.s.lamberth.civ@us.navy.mil. - Reference: Solicitation number
N6893626SIMACQD5550000029. - Content: A clear and concise capability statement demonstrating the ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
Additional Requirements
- All vendors must be registered at SAM.gov and maintain an 'Active' status. Processing SAM registrations can take 10-15 days.
- Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. This requires a Data Custodian POC listed on DD2345 and approved by DLA.