SAM #12639526Q0189

USDA APHIS Preventative Maintenance and Service for Talos F200C G2 Transmission Electron Microscope

USDA APHIS requires specialized preventative maintenance and service for a Talos F200C G2 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services National Veterinary Services Laboratories (VS-NVSL), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) - OEMs and Vendors: - FEI Company (manufacturer of Talos F200C G2 TEM) - ThermoFisher Scientific (parent company of FEI Company, referenced for certified technicians) - Products/Services Requested: - Preventative maintenance, inspection, service, and restart of one Talos F200C G2 Transmission Electron Microscope (Serial Number: 9956201) - Services include: controlled startup, system stability verification, inspection of mechanical/electronic/vacuum components, full evaluation and restoration of imaging system, calibration of detectors, verification of proprietary software, component replacement, and operational testing - All work must be performed by OEM or OEM-approved/certified technicians - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only FEI Company or ThermoFisher Scientific-certified technicians are acceptable due to proprietary software and specialized training - Service must comply with strict security and biosafety protocols for facility access - The microscope is critical for emergency diagnostics and scientific operations - Service to be completed within 60 to 150 days of award, with a 10-business-day on-site visit - Contract covers all parts, labor, and travel

Description

This Presolicitation Notice is issued in accordance with FAR 5.101(c) and serves as a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a request for competitive quotes.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a sole source purchase order with FEI Company (UEI: CL4ELDSNT465) using FAR Part 12 procedures. The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain preventative maintenance services for a Talos F200C G2 Transmission Electron Microscope. The Statement of Work, sole source justification and solicitation are attached.

This notice is not a competitive solicitation. However, all responsible sources may submit a quotation or capability statement, which will be considered by the government. Any party that believes it can meet this requirement should provide a capability statement for the Government’s review.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be used only to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by July 5, 2026. Responses, including questions regarding this presolicitation notice, must be sent via email to Kathy Melby at Kathleen.melby@usda.gov.

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