SAM # N0016427Q0004

Onsite maintenance for NSWC Crane’s Hitachi SU7000 scanning electron microscope

NSWC Crane seeks maintenance for its Government-owned Hitachi SU7000 scanning electron microscope (SEM), used for electronic-parts testing supporting the D5LE2 Weapons system. - Government buyer: U.S. Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Warfare Center, Code GXMS. - OEM and intended service provider: Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. The Navy plans to restrict the maintenance procurement to this company, citing Hitachi proprietary software and repair information, manufacturer-trained and qualified service engineers, and access to an active parts inventory. - Requested service: one lot of maintenance for the Hitachi SU7000 Variable Pressure Field Emission SEM, including one preventive maintenance service, unlimited onsite emergency service with a 48-hour response time, and parts required for service. Work is onsite at NSWC Crane in Indiana and must keep the instrument operating to manufacturer performance specifications and Government testing requirements. - Related listed equipment and part numbers: SU7000 UHR VP FESEM (C-SU7000); UVD Detector SU7000 (C-458-1603); Premium Spares Upgrade - SU7000 (C-EED-SU7000P). The documents provide no quantities for these listed items. - Period of performance: one year; specific calendar dates are omitted. No option years or annual subscription are identified. - No other vendors are named. The documents do not state a contract value; the value range below is an estimate.

Description

N00164-27-Q-0004 – SOLE SOURCE – HITACHI SU7000 MAINTENANCE – FSG J066 - NAICS 811210

ISSUE DATE 08 OCT 2026 – CLOSING DATE 15 OCT 2026 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Maintenance of the Hitachi SU7000

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. 1375 N 28th Ave, Dallas, TX 75261-5012, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Hitachi maintains an active inventory of parts, and they have access to proprietary information that is required for repair of the system. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-27-Q-0004 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to Christina.l.staggs.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 15 OCT 2026 – 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

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