Sole Source JEOL Scanning Electron Microscope Maintenance

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for preventative and corrective maintenance for three (3) Scanning Electron Microscope – (SEM) systems including the accessories.

Proposed Contractor:
JEOL USA, Inc.
11 Dearborn Road
Peabody, MA 01961-6043
UEID: LDLCLBC7GFW7
Cage: 51043

The authority used for the sole source is FAR 13.501.

The intended period of performance is a base year with four (4) option years.
Base year: 12/8/2023-12/7/2024
Option year 1: 12/8/2024-12/7/2025
Option year 2: 12/8/2025-12/7/2026
Option year 3: 12/8/2026-12/7/2027
Option year 4: 12/8/2027-12/7/2028

This announcement constitutes the only notification of the ATF’s intent to solicit on a sole source basis.  A formal combined synopsis/solicitation will not occur.  All solicitation communication will occur directly with the proposed contractor.

This acquisition is for a commercial item or service and is conducted under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items.  It is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The notice of award and the written sole source justification will be posted after award.