Opportunity

SAM #80NSSC26943435Q

Sole Source Service Contract for Tescan MAIA3 Scanning Electron Microscope at NASA Glenn Research Center

Buyer

NASA Shared Services Center

Posted

September 02, 2026

Respond By

September 04, 2026

Identifier

80NSSC26943435Q

NAICS

811210

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a sole source service contract for the Tescan MAIA3 Scanning Electron Microscope at NASA Glenn Research Center. - Sole source procurement to TESCAN USA INC for maintenance and support services - Services include: - One planned preventive maintenance inspection (system checkout, lubrication, electrical, mechanical, vacuum maintenance, column alignment) - Unlimited emergency service visits and technical phone support during business hours - Response to breakdowns within two working days - Labor, travel, living expenses, and replacement of worn or defective components (excluding certain parts like apertures and detectors) - Contract covers the 2026 service period - NAICS code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - Place of performance: NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio - No competition; only Tescan is referenced as the OEM - Solicitation number: 80NSSC26943435Q - Procurement specialist: Shanna L. Patterson

Estimated contract value: $20,000 - $50,000 (based on typical annual service contracts for similar equipment)

Potential competitors are limited due to sole source designation, but other electron microscope manufacturers could provide similar services if competition were allowed.

Description

** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for 2026 Service contract for Tescan MAIA3

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