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NASA Glenn Research Center Sole Source Maintenance Contract for FEI Talos F200S STEM

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking maintenance services for its FEI Talos F200S Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM). - Sole source procurement to FEI Company, the OEM for the Talos F200S STEM - Service contract covers one year (Nov 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2027) - Includes: - One planned preventive maintenance inspection annually - Unlimited emergency service visits - Unlimited technical phone support during business hours - Labor, travel, living expenses, and replacement of defective components (with some exclusions) - All maintenance must be performed by factory-trained service engineers to ensure original equipment performance - NAICS code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - Interested parties may submit qualifications, but FEI Company is currently considered the only source - No specific part numbers provided; service is for instrument serial number D6342 - Estimated contract value likely in the $30,000–$60,000 range for annual OEM maintenance

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 2026 Service Contract for TEM Talos F200-S. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   FEI COMPANY  5350, North East Dawson Creek Drive  Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-5793 United States    under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   FEI COMPANY   is the sole provider of 2026 Service Contract for TEM Talos F200-S

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 811210.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/27/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

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