Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a sole source award notice for maintenance and service of Carl Zeiss Scattering Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is the only authorized provider in the U.S. for this proprietary software and hardware support, as non-Zeiss manufacturers cannot maintain the equipment. Currently, there are no competitive options available, but future opportunities may arise if proprietary rights change.
Non-Zeiss SEM manufacturers are unable to maintain Carl Zeiss operating software and equipment due to the proprietary nature of the software and hardware. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC (Cage: 325W6) (Large Business) is the only entity in the United States authorized to provide proprietary software and hardware support for the Scattering Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC possesses sole jurisdiction over technical service representatives who receive comprehensive, on-going factory training for SEM equipment. At this time, there is no avenue for competition. If proprietary rights are released in the future for multiple vendors to distribute, then the requirement may be procured by means of competition.
SOLE SOURCE JA AWARD NOTICE: ZEISS HARDWARE MAINTENANCE + SERVICE is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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