Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for Zeiss Microscope Software and Hardware Support
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota 57706, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force's 28th Contracting Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, SD has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole source contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for software and hardware support for existing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment. The statutory authority cited is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which permits limiting the source if the Contracting Officer determines that only one source is reasonably available.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the 28th Contracting Squadron's plan to award a sole source contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for the required proprietary software and hardware support. The key deadlines are the posting date of July 17, 2024 and the due date of July 23, 2024. The contracting officer has determined that Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the only entity authorized to provide the necessary support, and is therefore the only eligible contractor. The contract will include delivery, installation, testing, and training for the SEM equipment, with an estimated value of $24,906.00.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The 28th Contracting Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, SD intends to award a sole source contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for software and hardware to support existing equipment.
APPLICABILITIY OF AUTHORITY:
The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this aquisition is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS). FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i) justifies limiting the source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The attached Sole Source Justification outlines the Contracting Officer's justification and reasoning to award a sole source award to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. All responsible source who believe they can meet all of the requriements in the attached salient characterisitics.
Update #1 ·
The 28th Contracting Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, SD intends to award a sole source contract to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC for software and hardware to support existing equipment.
APPLICABILITIY OF AUTHORITY:
The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this aquisition is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DAFFARS). FAR 13.106-l(b)(l)(i) justifies limiting the source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The attached Sole Source Justification outlines the Contracting Officer's justification and reasoning to award a sole source award to Airside Solutions, Inc. All responsible source who believe they can meet all of the requriements in the attached salient characterisitics.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SSJ_Zeiss_16 Jul 24.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work SOW Carl Zeiss Microscopy LLC 2024.pdf |
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