Preventative Maintenance and Emergent Repair of the Tescan Vega-3 XMU Scanning Electron Microscope

The contract involves a sole source purchase order issued by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego to TESCAN USA INC. for the preventative maintenance and emergency repair of the Tescan Vega-3 XMU Scanning Electron Microscope. This agreement, conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, specifically authorizes unlimited on-site or on-call emergency repair services, along with two scheduled preventative maintenance visits annually in support of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW). The action will be negotiated exclusively with TESCAN USA INC. under FAR 13.106-2(b)(1)(i), and there will be no competitive solicitation, with the government retaining sole discretion over the decision not to open competition. The contract falls within NAICS code 811310, which covers commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance, with an applicable business size standard of $7.5 million. Interested parties are invited to submit their capability information via email by January 3, 2019, though the government does not intend to solicit competitive quotes. The contract underscores the importance of timely and expert maintenance services for critical Fleet Readiness Center equipment, ensuring operational continuity through guaranteed preventative maintenance and immediate emergency repairs. The point of performance and detailed contractual terms are managed under the Department of Defense, with the primary office located in San Diego, California.