Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC27947128Q
- Agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is issuing a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA for a Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope under FAR 12.102(a), with capability statements due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 3, 2026. The notice names Keyence as the sole provider of this equipment, and the Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used." NSSC is the procuring center, and performance is at NASA Stennis Space Center, with delivery to Building 9166 in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.
NSSC will evaluate capability statements solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement competitively, and that determination rests within government discretion. The microscope will serve as an automatic particle counter and digital microscope for valve repair operations in the Stennis Precision clean shop. The specified system includes a 4K 12MP camera, a motorized 20x to 200x zoom lens, a 100mm motorized XY stage, a NIST-certified calibration scale, and lifetime support included at no additional cost. The procurement is coded NAICS 334513 and PSC 6640, and FAR Part 12 commercial procedures apply. Only capability statements are requested. Quotes will not be evaluated, and oral communications are not acceptable. Submissions must reference the Notice ID and go to Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II, at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies.
Notice text
SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA 669 River DR STE 403 Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407-1361 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA is the sole provider of Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Stennis Space Center (SSC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334513.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/3/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II
laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0043064 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf | ||
| SATPC0043064 Tab 07 Capability Statement.pdf |
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