Sole Source JA Award Notice: ZEISS Hardware Maintenance + Service
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA469025P0044
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA469025P0044 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC
- 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 Air Combat Command issued a Sole Source Justification Notice for hardware maintenance and service of Carl Zeiss Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment under contract FA469025P0044, awarded on July 24, 2025. The sole source justification is based on the proprietary nature of Carl Zeiss operating software and hardware, which prevents non-Zeiss SEM manufacturers from providing maintenance services. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (CAGE Code: 325W6) is identified as the only entity in the United States authorized to provide proprietary software and hardware support for this specialized equipment, possessing exclusive jurisdiction over technical service representatives who receive comprehensive factory training. The contract was awarded to an unspecified vendor for an undisclosed amount, with the justification noting that no competitive alternatives currently exist. The Air Combat Command indicates that if proprietary rights are released in the future to allow multiple vendors to provide these services, the requirement may be procured through competitive means. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC code J066 for maintenance and repair of instruments and laboratory equipment.
Notice text
Non-Zeiss SEM manufacturers are unable to maintain Carl Zeiss operating software and equipment due to the proprietary nature of the software and hardware. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (Cage: 325W6) (Large Business) is the only entity in the United States authorized to provide proprietary software and hardware support for the Scattering Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC possesses sole jurisdiction over technical service representatives who receive comprehensive, on-going factory training for SEM equipment. At this time, there is no avenue for competition. If proprietary rights are released in the future for multiple vendors to distribute, then the requirement may be procured by means of competition.
Awarded contract FA469025P0044 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-07-24.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA (Single Source) F1V2C35122A001.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| ZEISS Hardware Maintenance + Service | Special Notice |
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