SAM #80NSSC26940811Q

NASA Sole Source Service Contract for Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs)

This notice announces NASA's intent to procure service contracts for Hitachi Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs) at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is the procuring agency - The requirement is for service contracts covering Hitachi SEMs - Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is identified as the sole source provider - The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No specific SEM models, part numbers, or quantities are listed in the notice - The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial services - Interested organizations may submit their qualifications if they can provide equivalent service contracts - The services will be performed at NASA's MSFC - This is not an award notice; it is a sole source intent announcement - Only Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is mentioned as the OEM/vendor - The opportunity is for service contracts, not equipment purchase

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Scanning Electron Microscope Service Contracts for Hitachi SEMs. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.  is the sole provider of Scanning Electron Microscope Service Contracts for Hitachi SEMs

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

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

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/13/2026. 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 .

Primary Point of Contact:

McKenzie Hanson

Procurement Specialist

McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

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