SOLE SOURCE – JEOL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Closed Solicitation Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0738
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is conducting a sole source procurement for a JEOL JSM-IT510LA Scanning Electron Microscope and associated equipment under solicitation N00164-25-Q-0738. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command intends to negotiate directly with JEOL USA, Inc., located in Peabody, Massachusetts, as the single source for this specialized laboratory equipment. The procurement includes four primary components: the scanning electron microscope itself, a chamber scope, a JEOL EDS 30mm component, and a JEOL Active Vibration Isolation system. While other offerors may submit quotes for government review, the determination to compete this requirement remains solely at the government's discretion. All offers must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer by August 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with contractors required to maintain proper registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations, despite the government file indicating it was initially planned as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside. JEOL USA, Inc. is identified as the intended sole source contractor for this acquisition, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment requiring manufacturer-specific expertise. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with delivery expected within six months of award. The equipment falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and will be delivered to NSWC Crane facilities in Indiana. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures, and all amendments or changes will be posted to the Contract Opportunities portal on sam.gov for interested vendors to monitor.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0738 – SOLE SOURCE – JEOL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) – FSG 6640 - NAICS 334516 ISSUE DATE 24 JULY 2025 – CLOSING DATE 7 AUG 2025– 12:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the JEOL JSM-IT510LA Scanning Electron Microscope.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, JEOL USA, Inc., 11 Dearborn Rd, Peabody, Massachusetts 01960. All other offerors may submit a quote that will be reviewed by the Government. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov/.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0738 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to heather.r.summers3.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before August 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25Q0738_SOL.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOLE SOURCE – JEOL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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