Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $13,822.20 for annual maintenance services on a Hitachi HT7800 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) operated by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. The contract, awarded on September 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 4, 2026, is being performed at the USDA Eastern Regional Research Center in Glenside, Pennsylvania. This procurement was conducted on a full and open competitive basis without set-aside designation and falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance services. The work includes on-site preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, software modifications for bug fixes and safety improvements, and a 48-hour emergency response capability.
Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc., a subsidiary of Japan-based Hitachi, Ltd., is well-established in the federal contracting marketplace, having provided advanced scientific instrumentation and maintenance services to numerous civilian and defense agencies since 2013. The company's expertise in electron microscopy equipment and related services aligns with the USDA's research infrastructure needs. The contract supports the Agricultural Research Service's mission to conduct scientific research and development activities, with the TEM serving as critical analytical equipment for the agency's investigations. No subcontractors were identified for this specific award.