2026 Service Contract for TEM Talos F200-S
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26938479Q
- Agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center announced a sole-source contract intent for 2026 maintenance services on a FEI Talos F200-S Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope at NASA Glenn Research Center, with FEI Company identified as the sole provider under FAR 12.102(a); interested organizations may submit capabilities in writing by July 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m. CST to challenge the sole-source determination.
The contract covers preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, and parts replacement for the instrument (serial D6342) under a one-year performance period from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027. Services include one planned preventive maintenance inspection annually, major parts coverage including system software and upgrades, unlimited emergency service visits, and unlimited technical phone support during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). For equipment breakdowns, the contractor commits best effort response within two working days. All services must be performed by factory-trained service engineers, with labor, travel, and living expenses included. The Government may perform basic maintenance such as cleaning and component replacement under contractor direction, but the contractor retains final responsibility for successful repairs. NASA will evaluate responses solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement competitively; the Government retains discretion to proceed sole-source or open competition. Oral communications are not acceptable. The NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures apply.
Notice text
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 2026 Service Contract for TEM Talos F200-S.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to FEI COMPANY 5350, North East Dawson Creek Drive Hillsboro, Oregon 97124-5793 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that FEI COMPANY is the sole provider of 2026 Service Contract for TEM Talos F200-S
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 811210.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/27/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0041727 TAB 04 4 SOW r.pdf |
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