Annual Maintenance of the TESCAN Mira 3 Cryo SEM

The contract is for a base year and four optional years of annual maintenance services for the TESCAN Mira 3 Cryo SEM located at the FDA’s facility in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is a single-source, noncompetitive acquisition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, justified by the exclusive authorization of Tescan USA, Inc. as the sole North American representative and provider of proprietary software, certified technicians, and OEM-specific parts necessary for servicing this equipment. The contractor must be formally authorized by Tescan USA to perform all maintenance, modifications, installation, commissioning, and qualification tasks, and must supply all consumables required for repairs. The services are critical to ensuring timely response to equipment malfunctions and conducting preventive maintenance to preserve research schedules and control operating costs. Performance is required on-site at the Silver Spring location, with acceptance tied to operational readiness and compliance with OEM standards. The contract is firm-fixed-price with no formal line-item pricing details provided, as this is a presolicitation notice. Submissions are limited to capability statements sent via email to designated FDA contracting personnel by the August 14, 2026 deadline, and must demonstrate proof of Tescan USA authorization and prior experience with similar advanced electron microscopy systems. No competitive evaluation, pricing trade-offs, or socioeconomic set-asides apply, and no security clearances, packaging, or marking requirements are mandated.