Maintenance agreement for Tescan 4th generation Scanning Electron Microscope

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a maintenance agreement for a Tescan 4th generation Scanning Electron Microscope. The microscope is used for research and development in materials science, and it requires an annual maintenance agreement. The NIST intends to negotiate with Tecsan, Inc. on a sole source basis. The maintenance agreement will include service and repair of the instrument, as well as proprietary software required to operate the system. • The maintenance agreement is for a Tescan 4th generation Scanning Electron Microscope. • The microscope is used for research and development in materials science. • The agreement will include service and repair of the instrument, as well as proprietary software required to operate the system. • The NIST intends to negotiate with Tecsan, Inc. on a sole source basis. • The NAICS code for this requirement is 811210, which is Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.