Tescan Scanning Electronic Microscope Maintenance Plan
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Air Force Academy has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source commercial contract to Tescan USA for the calibration, maintenance, and a one-year warranty of a Tescan Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Part number: VEGA-3 XMU VP-SEM. This is a Notice of Intent, not a solicitation. Interested parties must submit capability statements demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by 10:00 AM, MST on April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the calibration, maintenance, and a one-year warranty for a Tescan Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), specifically the VEGA-3 XMU VP-SEM, located at the USAF Academy, CO 80840.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 1 year, from August 23, 2026, through August 22, 2027
- Anticipated Award Date: July 31, 2026
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM MST
- Published Date: April 27, 2026
- Product/Service Code: 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories)
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (to Tescan USA)
- The government has determined Tescan USA to be the only responsible source, as they are the only approved source for this specific SEM calibration, maintenance, and warranty.
- Contractors must have current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
- A solicitation will NOT be posted. This notice is for informational purposes only.
- Interested concerns must submit a capability statement showing that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Oral communications are not acceptable.
- The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available under FAR 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).
Additional Notes
- The Government bears no legal liability for costs incurred by responding to this notice.
- Points of Contact: Mikayla Brandt (Contract Specialist) and Ronald Wilson (Contracting Officer) via email: mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil and ronald.wilson.26@us.af.mil.