LEEDs Microscopes

The U.S. Department of Justice, through its ATF Acquisition and Property Management Division, has forecasted a sole source procurement under the 8(a) program for LEEDs Microscopes, with the North American Industry Classification System code 333310 indicating specialized instrumentation manufacturing. The contract is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source, meaning it is reserved exclusively for a small business certified under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development program, with no competitive bidding anticipated. The anticipated place of performance is Wichita, Kansas, and the procurement is targeted for future award, with the opportunity posted on August 10, 2026. Steven D. Jaimes is listed as the primary point of contact for technical and procurement inquiries, reachable via email at steven.jaimes@atf.gov, while John R. Klar serves as the Small Business Specialist supporting the 8(a) requirement and can be contacted at john.klar@atf.gov. The contract is not tied to a solicitation number as it remains in the forecasting stage, indicating that detailed requirements, budgetary allocation, and timelines are still being developed. Interested parties must be 8(a)-certified small businesses to be eligible, and all communications or proposals must be directed through the designated contacts provided, as no formal solicitation has been issued at this time.