Service and support of Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope/Electron Optics and Signal Detection Systems
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 Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to Angstrom Scientific Inc. for the service and support of Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope/Electron Optics and Signal Detection Systems. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ). Interested parties must identify their capabilities by June 15, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the service and support of Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscope/Electron Optics and Signal Detection Systems. Angstrom Scientific Inc. is identified as the provider for the existing SEM-EDS system, the only authorized distributor for this area, and the official appointed service organization for the Hitachi SEMEDS platform, with trained technicians who provided the initial installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Noncompetitive)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 334516
- FSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 10 AM EST
- Published: May 12, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for quotes. Responses from interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. All statements and capabilities must be emailed to Erica Sites (erica.l.sites.civ@us.navy.mil).