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Independent Calibration & Certification Services (Future Potential)

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The contract pertains to independent calibration and performance certification of electron microscopes using traceable standards, intended for potential future use should the government elect to pursue depot-level maintenance or open the requirement to competition. This service is critical to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of electron microscope operations, with all calibrations tied to nationally or internationally recognized traceable standards to guarantee measurement integrity. The work is linked to a NAICS code of 541380, indicating it falls under scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the Department of Defense under the office FA8126 Afsc Pzimb, with performance expected to occur in the 73145 zip code area. Although currently listed as a subcontract opportunity with no solicitation number or set-aside details, it remains a pending requirement that may be activated based on future maintenance strategies or competitive bidding decisions.

General Info

Independent calibration of electron microscopes using traceable standards for potential DoD maintenance or competition.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8126 Afsc Pzimb

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

0, OK, 73145, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA812626P0053.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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JEOL SEM PM

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PostedJul 28

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8126 Afsc Pzimb

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Third-party calibration and performance certification of electron microscopes using traceable standards, should the government pursue depot-level maintenance or open future competition.

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