JEOL Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Equipment Repair and Maintenance

This is an NOI as defined in FAR 15.201(e) to ascertain whether a commercial item exists that provides the capabilities described herein.

This NOI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. This serves as the Government's notice of intent to sole source to JEOL USA, INC, CAGE code 51043. All information received in response to this NOI will be treated as business confidential information. Nonetheless, submitters should properly mark their responses if the information is confidential. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expense associated with responding to this NOI.

Government Requirement:

The contractor shall provide telephone support, as well as on-site PM and repair services. The Contractor shall provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) trained personnel to perform the necessary services on 2 JEOL USA, Inc. manufactured microscopes: JEM-1400 transmission electron microscope and JSM-7800FLV scanning electron microscope. The Contractor shall provide 2 PM services to each electron microscope per contract year, unlimited unscheduled telephone and on-site troubleshooting, diagnostic testing and repair, manufacturer required software upgrades on the equipment.

Activities will be performed on site at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.

NOI Response Due Date: 26 June 2025 at 1100 EST

Instructions to Responders:

Responses from all capable and qualified sources are encouraged to respond to this request.

No hardcopies shall be accepted. No written solicitation documentation is available at this time. Telephone requests will not be honored, and no bidders list shall be maintained. No inquiries regarding any potential future acquisition activities shall be entertained.

Potential offerors are requested to direct all questions via email to the Point of Contact listed below. Responses are due to the Point of Contact, Ms. Tiffany Heath at email tiffany.n.heath3.civ@health.mil no later than 1100 EST, 26 June 2025.