Service Maintenance Contract for an existing Gatan EDAX Apex Pegasus microanalysis system on an existing Thermo Fisher Scientific (TFS) FEI Helios 660 microscope

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a service maintenance contract for an existing Gatan EDAX Apex Pegasus microanalysis system on an existing Thermo Fisher Scientific (TFS) FEI Helios 660 microscope. The contract is for a base year plus two option years, and the selected vendor will be required to provide maintenance support for the system. The system is a critical component of several NIST and other agency support projects, including nanometrology and high-resolution microanalysis method development projects. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The contract is for a service maintenance agreement for a specific piece of equipment • The equipment is a complex and proprietary piece of equipment that must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's specifications • The vendor must be able to provide maintenance support for the system, including calibration and performance testing • The contract is for a base year plus two option years • The system is a critical component of several NIST and other agency support projects