SOLE SOURCE – JEOL Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) N0016425Q0738

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.

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