Zeiss Xradia Ultra X-Ray Microscope Preventative Maintenance

This synopsis is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action prepared and posted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.203(a). This notice is issued to notify the public that the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source, contract to Carl Zeiss X-Ray Microscopy, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DMEA requires Carl Zeiss X-Ray Microscopy, Inc. to do Preventative Maintenance and Repair for DMEA's Zeiss Xradia Ultra X-Ray Microscope located at 4234 54th Street, McClellan, CA 95652-2100. The Contracting Officer (CO) has determined that the proposed contract action will be awarded noncompetitively based on market research conducted by technical experts, which revealed that Carl Zeiss X-Ray Microscopy, Inc. is the only source that will provide this service. As the proposed contract action will be solicited from a sole source, a copy of the written solicitation will not be synopsized or made available on FedBizOpps. A copy of the noncompetitive solicitation may be requested from the Contract Specialist, Robynn Hagan, by e-mailing [email protected]. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Capability statements, proposals, and quotations must be received prior to award of the proposed contract action. The final determination to proceed with noncompetitive or competitive procurement will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer (CO). The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any Contractor's response to this notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests. The proposed contract action will be awarded as a contract under FAR Part 12 and DFARS Part 212, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13 and DFARS Part 213, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for the requirement is currently 811219 for Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The Product and Service Codes for the requirement is currently J066, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment. The CO may change the designated NAICS and PSC following receipt and review of the Contractor's proposal. The small business size standard for the requirement, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is currently $20.5M. The proposed contract action is anticipated to be awarded to a large business. The CO intends to solicit, negotiate, and award to Carl Zeiss X-Ray Microscopy, Inc. no later than 31 May 2018.