Preventive and Corrective Maintenance for EBSD Systems

This contract involves providing preventive and corrective maintenance services for two Gatan Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) systems used in materials analysis research. The scope includes routine calibration, sensor maintenance, software troubleshooting, and emergency repairs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of these specialized systems. The contract supports ongoing research activities by maintaining the operational integrity of key analytical instruments. Awarded as a subcontract by the Department of Defense, the work is to be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, with a response deadline set shortly after the posting date in mid-2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 811212, which pertains to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. By securing timely and effective technical support for the EBSD systems, this agreement aims to minimize downtime and uphold high standards for materials characterization essential to the agency’s research objectives.