Maintenance Service on JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to JEOL USA for the purchase maintenance services on the JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope. The JEM-1400 transmission electron microscope was designed and manufactured by JEOL. As the original equipment manufacturer, JEOL USA is uniquely qualified to perform maintenance on the unit. This purchase order action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested parties may identify their interest and submit detailed documentation of their capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responses received within seven (7) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed order based upon responses to this notice 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. Any response should be emailed to the appropriate point of contact at [email protected] by 1:00 PM on 23 December 2019.