SOLE SOURCE – MERIDIAN IV MAINTENANCE

N00164-25-Q-0015 – SOLE SOURCE – MERIDIAN IV MAINTENANCE – FSG J066 - NAICS 811210 ISSUE DATE 23 OCT 2024 – CLOSING DATE 30 OCT 2024 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Meridian IV Microscope maintenance p/n: 1119015 / 7512 / F7081251, along with maintenance on other components for microscope.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, FEI COMPANY, 5350 North East Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-5793 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because only FEI Systems possesses the following attributes of which are critical to both the timely and successful analysis/repair/maintenance of this equipment.

They have the proprietary rights to all data, drawings and schematics and have in-house, both trained and licensed technical personnel as well as a stockpile of certified repair/replacement parts. 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 N00164-25-Q-0015 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 morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 30 OCT 2024 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time.