Spare Parts Supply for Electron Microscope

The contract secures the supply of authentic JEOL spare parts and consumables necessary for the ongoing maintenance and urgent repairs of a JEOL 1400Flash electron microscope located in Bethesda, Maryland, with a postal code of 20892. The materials must meet strict authenticity standards to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the equipment, which is critical for scientific operations under the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 423490 for miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers, is structured as a subcontract with no set-aside designation, allowing qualified suppliers to respond without restrictions based on business size or category. The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2026, and bids must be submitted no later than 3:00 AM Eastern Time on June 30, 2026. While no point of contact information is provided, interested parties must navigate to the linked SAM.gov workspace to access full submission guidelines and requirements. The place of performance is firmly tied to the Bethesda location, implying that all delivered parts must be compatible with the specific model in use there and capable of supporting immediate operational needs without disruption. Delivery timelines and part traceability are likely critical factors in vendor selection, given the equipment’s reliance on precision components for research integrity.