Tescan Scanning Electronic Microscope Maintenance Plan

The U.S. Air Force Academy, through the 10th Contracting Squadron, is seeking to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to Tescan USA Inc. for comprehensive maintenance, calibration, and warranty services for a Tescan VEGA-3 XMU VP-Scanning Electron Microscope, part number VEGA-3 XMU VP-SEM. The contract period is set for one year, from August 23, 2026, through August 22, 2027, with performance to occur entirely at the USAF Academy in Colorado, ZIP 80840. The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.102-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the exclusive nature of Tescan USA Inc. as the sole provider capable of delivering calibrated maintenance, technical support, and warranty services for this specific instrument. No formal solicitation will be issued; instead, interested parties may submit capability statements by email to the designated contracting officer and contract specialist by the deadline of April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST, though such submissions are informational only and do not constitute competitive bids. The NAICS code is 334516, and the contractor is required to be registered in SAM.gov. While the contract type and duration are confirmed, the estimated value is not disclosed, and no detailed pricing data, payment instructions, invoice methodology, or accounting codes are provided. Technical specifications, packaging, and inspection criteria are referenced as being contained in an attachment not made available. The contracting officer is Ronald Wilson and the contract specialist is Mikayla Brandt, with no designated COR or COTR identified. All performance obligations are expected to align with manufacturer standards, with the contractor solely responsible for ensuring full warranty compliance and technical service delivery within the stated timeframe.