Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Services

The contract provides full-scope maintenance services for a 2012 Zeiss Sigma Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope utilized in nanomaterial characterization, with a focus on micro- and nanoplastics research. Services encompass preventive maintenance schedules, emergency repairs, software updates, and ongoing technical support to ensure uninterrupted operational integrity and analytical precision. The scope is designed to address both routine calibration and unexpected failures, maintaining the instrument’s high-resolution imaging and analytical capabilities critical for advanced environmental and materials science applications. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 811211 by the Environmental Protection Agency through its WTSO division, requires proposals to be submitted by August 6, 2026, with a posted date of July 22, 2026. The performance location and point of contact details are not specified, and no set-aside provisions are indicated. The agreement emphasizes sustained operational readiness of a specialized scientific instrument central to regulatory and research activities, ensuring compliance with technical standards and minimizing downtime in a high-demand laboratory environment.