1333ND26QNB030126.pdf

This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (Standard Form 1449) issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the procurement of an optical microscope system.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), with a standard size of 1,000 employees. The solicitation number is 1333ND26QNB030126, issued by NIST's National Institute of Standards and Technology (100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640). The procurement contact is Erik Frycklund (erik.frycklund@nist.gov). The offer due date is July 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The solicitation is conducted as a Restricted RFQ (Request for Quotation), and the Government intends to award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Delivery shall occur within 12 weeks of award to NIST Gaithersburg, MD (100 Bureau Drive, Building 301).

The procurement includes three line items: (1) Optical microscope and accessories (Item 0001), (2) Optical microscope installation (Item 0002), and (3) Optical microscope training (Item 0003). The optical microscope must meet extensive technical specifications, including upright configuration with reflected light measurement capability, LED light source(s), bright field/dark field/differential interference contrast imaging modes, motorized objective turret with five objective lenses (5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, and 100x magnifications), motorized translational stages (75 mm × 50 mm minimum with 24 mm focus stroke), digital camera (minimum 5 Megapixel resolution), compatible workstation software with auto-focusing capability, and dust cover. Installation must be completed within 30 days of delivery, and training for up to four NIST users must occur within 20 days of installation. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and travel. All items must be new, shipped in original manufacturer's packaging, and delivered FOB destination. Quoters must submit documentation demonstrating technical acceptability, firm-fixed pricing, SAM registration, and a completed Applicable Provisions/Clauses document. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses and NIST-specific local clauses addressing campus operating status, electronic billing through NIST's invoice email system, and invoicing platform requirements via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).