Purchase Order HHSN268200800007P

This federal contract award is for the maintenance and repair of miscellaneous equipment. The contract was awarded to Jeol USA, Inc., a foreign-owned, for-profit organization that specializes in electron optical and analytical equipment and instrumentation for scientific research and development. The contract has a ceiling value of $19,356.40 and was awarded on October 16, 2007, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2008. The contract is funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jeol USA, Inc. has a significant contract history with various federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, NASA, Centers for Disease Control, and the U.S. Forest Service, providing specialized scientific equipment and maintenance services. This specific contract does not utilize a set-aside designation.