Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0827
USDA Solicitation for Hitachi Electron Microscope Maintenance and Repair Services
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2023
Identifier
1232SA26Q0827
NAICS
811210, 811219, 811310
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center is seeking a firm-fixed price contract for maintenance and repair services for Hitachi electron microscopes. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit (ECMU) - OEMs and Vendors: - Hitachi (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance and repair service agreements for: - Hitachi HT7700 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) (Part #C-821-0022) - Hitachi SU7000 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) (Part #C-SU7000) - Premium Spares Upgrade for SU7000 (Part #C-EED-SU7000P) - Services include: - Annual preventive maintenance - Unlimited on-site emergency service calls with 48-hour response time - Provision of brand name or equivalent spare parts - All work performed by an authorized service engineer - Coverage includes labor, materials, tools, technical support, and supervision - Quantities: - One service agreement per year for each of five years (base year plus four option years) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service must be performed by an authorized Hitachi service engineer - 48-hour response time for emergency service calls - Use of OEM or equivalent spare parts - Preventive maintenance and repairs to ensure full operational status of both microscopes
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0827 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Maintenance Support for Hitachi Equipment.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811210. The small business size standard is $34M This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.