The services herein are being procured in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures as authorized by FAR Part 13.106-1 (b)(1) and is exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 811219 and the business size standard in $19.0M.

Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. This will be awarded as a firm fixed price type contract.

Period of Performance: Performance shall be for twelve months from date of award.

It has been determined that there is no opportunity to acquire green products or services under this procurement.

The contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment to provide preventive maintenance for the government-owned Electron Microscope TF30 Polara, S/N D256.

The contractor shall provide: 1) One (1) preventive maintenance inspections per component during the contract period; 2) emergency repair services on an unlimited basis during the term of this contract, a technician shall arrive within 24 hours.; 3) software service in accordance with the manufacturer's latest established service procedures, to include telephone access to technical support for use of program software and troubleshooting of the operating systems; and 4) all required replacement parts, with the exception of consumable parts to include batteries. Parts shall be new or remanufactured to original equipment specifications. Personnel shall be factory trained and experience in servicing the type of equipment covered by this contract. All primary service personnel shall have at least one backup support that shall have at least the same level of expertise on the equipment covered by this contract.

This maintenance agreement is required to maintain laboratory accreditation. To maintain the highest standard performance, complex scientific instruments are required to be maintained and serviced by the original manufacturer. The nature of NCI's research requires utilization of this instrumentation around the clock and often over weekends. Thus, the NCI cannot afford lengthy periods of down-time. FEI has manufacturer-trained service engineers on site Monday through Friday and some parts are also kept on site. The proximity of manufacturer-trained service engineers and OEM parts that are designed for the instrument, require this contractor to be the sole award recipient for this service contract. FEI stocks spare parts for the microscope which reduces the down time of NCI's clinical service. To sustain the high level of precision required for operation, periodic maintenance (beyond end-user ability) is required. Without such maintenance, generation of high quality, reproducible data is compromised. FEI is the sole vendor possessing the capability to inspect, repair, upgrade, and maintain the Electron Microscope, therefore is uniquely qualified to service NCI's electron microscope. NCI knows of no other source capable of providing these services.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotations. However, if any interested parties, especially small businesses, believe they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities or quote which will be considered by the agency. All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the NCI to determine if it can meet the above unique specifications described herein. A copy of the capability statement/quote must be received in the NCI Office of Acquisition on or before 11:00 AM EST on February 27, 2015. All questions must be in writing and can be faxed (240) 276-5401 or emailed to Kathy Elliott, Contract Specialist at [email protected]. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to receive an award, contractors must have valid registration and certification on Sam.gov, www.sam.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number N02RC52527-61on all correspondence.