SAM #2026-98290

Sole Source Preventive Maintenance for JEOL JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope by JEOL USA

This notice announces the CDC's intent to award a sole source contract to JEOL USA for preventive maintenance services on a JEOL JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). - Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services - Vendor: JEOL USA (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Service: Preventive maintenance, issue identification, and repair for JEOL JEM-1400 TEM - Requirement: Only OEM-trained engineers can service proprietary components - Procurement Type: Sole source, firm fixed price purchase order - FAR Reference: 12.102(a) (negotiating with only one source) - Competitive Opportunity: Responses from other vendors will be considered to determine if competition is possible - Commercial Opportunity: Maintenance and repair services for specialized scientific equipment - No product line items; only service line item for preventive maintenance - No specific period of performance stated

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to JEOL USA for preventive maintenance for a JEOL JEM-1400 transmission electron microscope (TEM). This instrument’s components are proprietary and the manufacturer’s service engineers are specifically trained to maintain the equipment, identify potential issues and repair broken or outdated parts.  This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within ten (10) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government.  A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract 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.  Any quotation/response should be emailed to Denedra Hardy at qfa5@cdc.gov by July 6, 2026.

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