Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories

Code 6650
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Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Test & Measurement Supplies
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PSC 6650 encompasses optical instruments, test equipment, components, and accessories across a diverse range of scientific, military, and research applications. These include microscopes, telescopes, reflectometers, spectroscopic equipment, scanning electron microscopes, laser systems, imaging devices, and related optical components. The equipment supports critical functions in fields such as materials science, medical research, military technology, engineering, and advanced scientific exploration.

Federal Contract Awards within PSC 6650 demonstrate significant investment from defense and research agencies, with contract values ranging from several thousand to over $60 million. The Defense Logistics Agency, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Air Force Materiel Command, and Department of Veterans Affairs are frequent procuring agencies. Most awards are firm fixed-price contracts with performance periods between six months and five years. Frequently awarded entities include Optex Systems, Waygate Technologies, Leica Microsystems, Nikon Instruments, and Seiler Instrument. Set-aside types vary, with total small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business designations being common. Performance locations are predominantly within the continental United States, with many contracts centered in military research facilities and naval bases.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities within PSC 6650 reflect complex technological requirements across multiple domains. Opportunities include procurements for specialized optical equipment such as confocal microscopes, laser range finders, scanning electron microscopes, optical tables, and advanced imaging systems. Notable solicitations involve Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements, research facility upgrades, and maintenance agreements for sophisticated scientific instruments. Federal agencies like NASA, Department of the Navy, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Army Research Development Centers are actively seeking these advanced optical technologies. Performance locations span research centers in California, Virginia, Florida, and other states, with most opportunities emphasizing cutting-edge technological capabilities and precise scientific or military specifications.

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