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Tescan field emission scanning electron (FE-SEM) maintenance coverage

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N68520-25-SIMACQ-HJ00000-0086Federal

Submission Closed12/15/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 81121

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F16CD_AN_APG_Radar_NSN1270012383662_PN_758R990G01

Solicitation # F16CD_AN_APG_Radar_NSN1270012383662_PN_758R990G01

This sources-sought notice issued by the Department of the Air Force, FA8122 Afsc Pzaab, seeks qualified sources for the repair of the Dual Mode Transmitter (NSN 1270-01-238-3662, P/N 758R990G01) used in the F-16 C/D Model AN/APG-68 Radar. To become a qualified source, offerors must notify the government of their intent and certify they possess the necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel for repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage. Qualification requires verifying a complete data package, including manufacturer drawing 758R990G01, and demonstrating compliance with Unique Identification requirements and ESA-approved engineering data. Offerors are responsible for the costs of developing a qualification test plan, conducting performance and environmental evaluations, and providing a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. The qualification process is estimated to cost approximately 10,000 dollars and take 1,465 days due to the complexity of the transmitter. While full qualification is generally required for contract eligibility, waivers may be granted to sources that have previously supplied the item to the government or OEM, or those qualified to provide similar assemblies or previous dash numbers of the same part. Technical data for the transmitter includes a comprehensive Repair Data List featuring schematic diagrams and test specifications for various subassemblies, such as the high voltage power supply and RF monitor. The solicitation was posted on June 2, 2026, with a response deadline of December 1, 2028.

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F-16_AN_APG68_PN762R128G01_NSN5998012428034

Solicitation # F-16_AN_APG68_PN762R128G01_NSN5998012428034

This sources sought solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense agency FA8122 Afsc Pzaab, seeks qualified sources for the repair of the Protection and Control Assembly (NSN 5998-01-242-8034, P/N 762R128G01) used in the F-16 C/D AN/APG-68 Dual Mode Transmitter. To become a qualified source, offerors must notify the government of their intent, certify access to necessary facilities and equipment, and verify possession of a complete data package, including Northrop Grumman drawing 762R978G01 and test specification T365A41. The qualification process requires the submission and approval of a test plan, a complete test report, and a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation. These qualification efforts are estimated to cost the offeror approximately 3,000 dollars and take 180 days to complete. Technical compliance is governed by a comprehensive set of data, including Drawing 762R128, Schematic Diagram 758R892, and Technical Orders 11F45-2-16-2, 11F45-2-16-3, and 11F45-2-16-4. Offerors must also demonstrate compliance with Unique Identification requirements per DFARS 211.274. While full qualification is generally required for award, waivers may be granted to sources that have previously supplied the item to the government, are qualified for similar assemblies or dash numbers, or can prove the transfer of qualification through corporate mergers or acquisitions. The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline of December 1, 2028.

FA8122 Afsc Pzaab

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5 months ago

DEADLINE

in about 2 years

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This procurement involves a sole-source award by the Commander Fleet Readiness Centers to Tescan USA Inc. for maintenance, calibration, and hardware upgrades on two highly specialized scanning electron microscopes—the Tescan Vega II XMU and the Tescan MIRA-3 GMU—used by the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast. The contract, to be issued as a firm-fixed-price base with four option years, is justified solely on the proprietary rights and exclusive licensing held by Tescan USA, which is the original equipment manufacturer. Due to the proprietary nature of the hardware, software, calibration protocols, and firmware, only Tescan USA possesses the technical expertise and authorized access necessary to perform critical preventative maintenance and upgrades without risking warranty voidance, system failure, or data integrity issues. The justification emphasizes that no other vendors are authorized or capable of providing these services, and no resellers exist for these systems, making competition infeasible. The procurement is structured under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), with the government explicitly stating that this is not a request for competitive quotes. The performance will occur at the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida, with inspection and acceptance based on OEM standards. The contract includes a multi-year option period, but specific delivery schedules, pricing, and detailed contractual clauses are not provided in the available documentation. The notice indicates that interested responsible sources may submit capability statements within three days for consideration, although the government retains sole discretion to decide whether to conduct a competitive process. The procurement underscores the critical need for OEM-certified support to maintain the operational integrity and warranty compliance of these advanced scientific instruments.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

NAICS

81121

Place of Performance

Jacksonville, FL, 32212, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Sole Source Justification for Tescan USA OEM Services under SAT

2 pages · justification-and-authorization

High

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedDec 11

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineDec 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

12/15/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Fleet Readiness Center

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670, USA

Contacts

Brandon Fabricante

contact@example.gov

Beverley Rhamdeow

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Tescan USA Inc., 765 Commonwealth Dr. Suite 101 Warrendale PA 15086-7520 (CAGE:0FX68) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Materials Engineering Laboratory, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) has a requirement for annual preventative maintenance and calibration for One (1) Tescan Vega II XMU, and annual preventative maintenance and calibration for One (1) Tescan Mira-3 GMU. This will be awarded as a Base contract with Four (4) Option Years. Tescan USA Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Tescan Vega II XMU and the Tescan Mira-3 GMU. Both Instruments are highly specialized and operate using Tescan’s proprietary software and hardware architecture. Tescan USA Inc. retains all proprietary rights. These parts are not supported in the Federal Supply System but are only available through Tescan USA Inc. Tescan USA Inc. does not partner with any resellers for Tescan Vega II XMU or Tescan MIRA-3 GMU.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within three (3) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Point of contact for this requirement is Brandon Fabricante gregory.b.fabricante2.civ@us.navy.mil.