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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on August 16, 2007. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

66 -- Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope

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AG-7B31-PN-07-0015Federal

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The USDA Agricultural Research Service is awarding a sole source contract to FEI Company, Inc. of Hillsboro, Oregon, for a Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement regarding the FEI-Philips Transmission Electron Microscope, serial number D832. This agreement includes regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, unlimited corrective maintenance, software and phone support, and the replacement of parts. The procurement is being processed under FAR part 12 for commercial items, as FEI is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements. The justification for the sole source award is based on FEI's unique qualifications, as they are the sole provider of original parts, proprietary operating software, and the specific technical expertise required to repair the instrument. Additionally, FEI possesses the exclusive technology necessary to perform diagnostic tests to assess the future lifespan of the microscope. This arrangement ensures the instrument is returned to normal operation in the shortest possible timeframe.

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334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

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MS

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Sea Aao Acq/per Prop
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA
Office AddressSTONEVILLE, MS, 38776, USA
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Ida J LiretteContract Specialist

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The USDA, Agricultural Research Service intends to issue and award to the FEI Company, Inc., of Hillsboro, Oregon on a sole source basis. Award will be made pursuant to 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Description: The contract is a Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement for the FEI-Philips Transmission Electron Microscope (CM-120-STEM, Serial #D832). The contract covers both routine preventive maintenance (PM) at regularly scheduled intervals and unlimited corrective maintenance (CM), phone support, software support, and part replacement throughout the term of the contract as guaranteed. Contractor's Unique Qualifications: The FEI-Philips Transmission Electron Microscope (CM-120-STEM) is a highly sophisticated analytical instrument system. The repair of this system by FEI Company, Inc., of Hillsboro, Oregon, is justified for the following reasons: (1) The instrument must be returned to normal operation in the shortest time period. (2) Only FEI provides the original parts for the ESEM, the specific technical expertise for repairing the instrument, and the proprietary software to operate the instrument. (3) Only FEI has the necessary technology to perform diagnostic tests for assessing the potential future life of the TEM. Responses are to be received within 5 days of this notice. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items . No telephone inquiries will be accepted. No solicitation will be issued. Questions and expressed interest can be emailed contact@example.gov.

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