Opportunity
SAM #N4523A26PR03147
Sole Source Preventative Maintenance and Support for Thermo Fisher Prisma E SEM at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Buyer
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
N4523A26PR03147
NAICS
811210
This opportunity involves a sole-source service contract for the maintenance and support of a Thermo Fisher Prisma E Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF). - The U.S. Navy (NAVSEA) at PSNS & IMF requires annual preventative maintenance, software updates, and technical support for a Thermo Fisher Model Prisma E SEM (S/N 9952871) and its accessories. - Services include annual onsite maintenance, unlimited telephone and labor support, spare parts, calibration certificates, and rapid onsite response (within 48 hours). - FEI Company is the only authorized provider for these services in the United States, with exclusive access to certified technicians and performance resources for the Prisma E SEM. - The procurement is classified under NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J052 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Measuring Tools). - The contract will be firm-fixed-price, with a base year and four 12-month option years (total potential duration: five years). - No competitive solicitation will be issued unless other capable sources are identified. - The place of performance is the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, 1400 Farragut Ave, Bremerton, WA 98314-5001. - The primary OEM is Thermo Fisher Scientific (manufacturer of the SEM), with FEI Company as the authorized service provider. - Estimated contract value is likely in the low to mid six-figure range over five years, based on typical SEM service contracts.
Description
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. A DETERMINATION NOT TO COMPETE THE PROPOSED PROCUREMENT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT.
The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) Contracting Office (Code 400), hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed service contract to FEI Company. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The period of performance shall be from approximately:
Base Year: 7/11/26-7/10/2027
Option Year I: 7/11/27-7/10/2028
Option Year II: 7/11/28-7/10/2029
Option Year III: 7/11/29-7/10/2030
Option Year IV: 7/11/30-7/10/2031
INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Service contract to provide preventive maintenance, software updates, and technical support for Scanning Electron Microscope (Thermo Fisher Model Prisma E SEM and accessories).
FEI Company is the only authorized repair and maintenance service provider in the United States. FEI Company is the only company with access to performance resources to maintain the original operating specifications for Prism E. FEI Company Certified Technicians are the only trained technicians available to service the equipment.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) has been determined to be 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $34 Million. The Product Service Code for this acquisition is J052 Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Measuring Tools. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFP will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 14 May 2026 at 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with subject line stating - RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR N4523A26PR03147
A determination to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
PSNS and IMF Contracting Office (Code 400) will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, Kenny Vilayvong by email at kenny.r.vilayvong.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Jacqueline Edgerton, at jacqueline.f.edgerton.civ@us.navy.mil. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.