SOLE SOURCE Service for Initial inspection of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) / energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) instrument in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards to ensure equipment can be covered by an Annual Warra

Solicitation W912NW-25-Q-0035, issued by the Department of Defense through the Army Contracting Command Redstone Contracting Office, seeks a sole-source provider to perform a one-time initial inspection of a Model JSM-IT500LA Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). The primary objective of this service is to ensure the instrument meets Original Equipment Manufacturer standards, which is a prerequisite for the equipment to be covered under an Annual Warranty Contract. The work will be performed in Corpus Christi, Texas, under NAICS code 811310. The procurement is justified as a sole-source action for Jeol USA, Inc. in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). While the solicitation is set aside for Small Business HubZone, SDVOSB, and 8(a) concerns, the technical requirements are tied to OEM standards. Responses to the request for quotation are due by February 25, 2025. The contract includes specific requirements regarding Wage Determination 2015-5225 and adheres to applicable FAR and DFARS clauses.