Summary
The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a JEM-2100PLUS Service Level Agreement (09/14/2026 – 09/13/2027) to JEOL USA, Inc. for proprietary services and replacement parts to ensure satisfactory operation of NETL's JEM-2100PLUS transmission electron microscope. This sole source procurement was determined necessary because JEOL USA, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer and the only authorized service provider for the equipment, with proprietary information on system designs, service procedures, electron optics, attachments, and calibration methods. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to the point of contact not later than 5:00 PM US/Eastern on 07/16/2026 (NAICS 334516).