Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Maintenance of JEOL IT200 with EDS Scanning Electron Microscope

Project ID: 1333MG26Q0077 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

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Agency	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Deadline	06/12/26
Posted	06/03/26
Estimated Value	$15,000 - $45,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC	J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Location	Charleston, SC 29412 United States

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Business Support Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with JEOL to provide Preventative Maintenance Services on one Scanning Electron Microscope at the NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston SC. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a business size standard of $34.0M. This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov. Documentation 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 conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EDT on June 12, 2026. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 1333MG-26-Q-0077

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Summary: Background The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Business Support Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with JEOL for Preventative Maintenance Services on one Scanning Electron Microscope at the NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, SC. The justification for sole sourcing is based on the proprietary nature of the software and equipment that only JEOL can service. Work Details The contractor will provide Preventative Maintenance Services on one JEOL Scanning Electron Microscope, specifically servicing the Solid-State Dry EDS Detection Unit. The required software operating system can only be serviced by JEOL, as they are the only authorized service provider with access to this proprietary software and patents related to the detector. No other authorized service providers exist that can perform these preventative maintenance services. Period of Performance The contract will be performed from June 3, 2026, to June 12, 2026. Place of Performance NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory, Charleston, SC. Bidder Requirements Interested parties must submit substantiating documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements outlined in this notice. All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement by June 12, 2026, which must contain sufficient detail for NOAA to assess compliance with requirements. Additionally, all contractors must be registered to be eligible for award. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, as NOAA previously awarded full-service maintenance agreements for the JEOL IT200 with EDS scanning electron microscope (serial number MP1040005340) to JEOL USA under contracts 1333MG25P0011 ($20,959; 09/18/25–09/17/26) and 1333MG24P0034 ($20,349; 09/18/24–09/17/25). The prior work involved preventative/full maintenance and emergency services for the same JEOL IT200 with EDS configuration, which aligns closely with the current request for preventative maintenance services on that instrument.

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