Service Agreement - Jeol's Transmission Electron Microscope
Overview
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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 Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to award a sole-source contract to JEOL USA INC for a one-year Service Agreement for Jeol's JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope and associated components. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotations from responsible sources are due by February 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The service agreement covers a JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope (MDL: JU2008312) and accessories, including a common specimen holder (MDL: 239232), a side entry goniometer (MDL: 814816908), and an air-cooled chiller (MDL: 731-LX2-A2-6XXXAX-M202). Key services include:
- Up to two routine and preventative maintenance visits per year.
- Unlimited emergency visits with next business day response.
- Unlimited telephone support for remote troubleshooting.
- Replacement of defective parts with OEM components.
- Maintenance, repair, and calibration performed by JEOL's factory-trained Field Service Engineers.
- Dedicated account manager and call history tracking.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- NAICS: 811210 ($34M size standard)
- Set-Aside: Not set aside for small business.
- Sole Source Justification: 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), FAR 6.302, due to JEOL USA being the sole factory-authorized provider with proprietary information and specialized training.
- Period of Performance: June 24, 2026, through June 23, 2027.
- Place of Performance: MD 20782, United States.
- Quotation Due: February 6, 2026, by 9:00 AM EDT.
- Published: January 28, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Quotations must reference "Solicitation number 75N94026Q00039" and be emailed to robinsti@mail.nih.gov.
Additional Notes
The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.Sam.gov with valid certification to be eligible for award. Applicable FAR clauses are listed in the solicitation.