Microscope Service and Repair

This solicitation, numbered N6660426Q0384, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport under the Department of Defense, seeking on-site repair services for a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) used in its laboratory. The requirement is being handled as a sole-source acquisition exclusively for Tescan USA INC, identified by CAGE code 0FX68, due to its status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer with exclusive proprietary rights to the instrument’s integrated control panel and the diagnostic software necessary for accurate repair. The action is classified under NAICS code 811210 with a $34 million size standard, and the Product Service Code J066 applies to the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. The solicitation was posted on June 9, 2026, and responses are due by June 15, 2026, with performance required to be completed by August 14, 2026, at the Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, under F.O.B. Destination terms. Quote submissions must be sent electronically to the designated point of contact and must include detailed technical specifications and proof of compliance with mandatory representations, including the required certification under FAR 52.204-24 regarding telecommunications and surveillance equipment. Offerors must meet strict pass/fail criteria to be considered technically acceptable, including quoting the exact required service quantity, providing comprehensive specifications, and maintaining favorable past performance records as evaluated through the Supplier Performance Risk System. Participation also requires current registration in the System for Award Management, adherence to all applicable federal and defense acquisition regulations, and compliance with cybersecurity mandates under DFARS clauses 252.204-7012, 252.204-7019, and 252.204-7020, which govern safeguarding covered defense information and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. The government’s preferred payment method is via Government Purchase Card, and vendors must explicitly confirm its acceptability and include any applicable surcharges in their quotes; alternative payment will be processed electronically through Wide Area Workflow in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006. Additional clauses related to contract administration, unenforceable obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors