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Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Hitachi SU7000 SEM routine system maintenance.
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has issued a sole source solicitation for routine maintenance services of the Hitachi SU7000 scanning electron microscope (SEM). This contract is uniquely set aside for Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, which requires certified specialists exclusively from the OEM for service and maintenance. The procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures and is being conducted under a synopsis exception that limits competition. Although other responsible sources may submit capability statements, the government reserves the right to proceed without competition, given the specialized nature of the equipment and maintenance requirements. The solicitation, identified by number N00164-26-Q-0012, was posted on February 3, 2026, with a closing date of February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Potential offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All offer submissions must be sent via email to the point of contact, Chris Jones, at the NSWC Crane facility located in Indiana. Updates or amendments to the solicitation will be posted exclusively on the federal contract opportunities platform, and it is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for any changes prior to the submission deadline. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 811210, which relates to equipment maintenance and repair services.
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Place of Performance
Crane, IN, 47522, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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N00164-26-Q-0012 – SOLE SOURCE – Hitachi SU7000 Maintenance – FSG J066 - NAICS 811210
ISSUE DATE 03 FEB 2026 – CLOSING DATE 06 FEB 2026 – 04:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Hitachi SU7000 SEM routine system maintenance.
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- **The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Hitachi High-Tech America, INC. , 1375 N 28th Ave, Dallas, TX, 75261-5012, USA , CAGE 6WR65 .under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because service for the device (Hitachi SU7000 SEM) can only be provided by the OEM due to the proprietary/unique characteristics of the device. No other 3rd party is certified by the OEM to work on the device.) All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0012 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
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All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to christopher.m.jones405.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 06 FEB 2026 @ 04:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
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