SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301366499

NRL Sole Source Engineering and Maintenance for TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH Electron Microscope

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has announced its intent to award a sole source contract for engineering and maintenance services. - Sole source purchase order will be issued to Tescan USA, Inc. - Service required: Replacement of the filament in a TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH electron microscope (Serial Number: MI2551373US) - Only Tescan USA, Inc. is identified as capable of providing this service - Procurement will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) - Estimated value is below the $250,000 simplified acquisition threshold - Interested parties may submit capability statements, but competition will only be considered if clear and convincing evidence is provided - Place of performance is the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC - No other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements - The OEM involved is Tescan USA, Inc.; the product is specific to the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH electron microscope

Description

 NRL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  This is not a solicitation or request for offers.  No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Tescan USA, Inc. for: engineering and maintenance services to replace the filament of the TESCAN MIRA-3 XMH S/N: MI2551373US.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. 

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.   Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-26-Q-1301366499 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.    

Closes 06/12/2026 1700 hours

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