Micro-CT Annual Maintenance

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to issue an award on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)) to Micro Photonics, Inc., 1550 Pond Road, Allentown, PA 18104, for Micro-CT Annual Maintenance manufactured by Micro Photonics, Inc. This maintenance will require stage alignment, cleaning of the body, check the camera sensor, check its overall functionality, and the functionality of motorized parts. The functionality of the X-ray system, filters, and other components that are essential for equipment operation should be checked and adjusted to meet original equipment specifications. Services should be provided in the form of periodic maintenance site visits and emergency site visits for maintenance if the equipment has failed (including X-ray source). Lastly, technical support should also be provided.

Micro Photonics, Inc. is the only company that can meet the required maintenance service contract needs. Micro Photonics, Inc. is the manufacturer of the Skyscan 1173 high energy micro computed tomography machine and is familiar with the maintenance needs and potential replacement parts should the system fail. Micro Photonics, Inc. uses proprietary parts in the equipment they manufacture. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334516 with a 1000 employee Small Business Size Standard. The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) using simplified acquisition procedures. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the Contract Specialist by 12:00 PM CST, Wednesday, 6 June 2018. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government to: Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil