Microscopy System - RFQ
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1064
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a Nikon microscopy system consisting of an ECLIPSE LV100ND LED motorized microscope and Digital Sight 100 camera with supporting components, with quotations due August 13, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement restricted to Nikon Instruments Inc.; market research confirmed no alternative manufacturer can provide a microscope with the exact capabilities required for cotton fiber maturity measurement and compatibility with Fiber Image Analysis System software developed at the University of North Texas.
Place of performance is New Orleans, Louisiana (1100 Allen Toussaint Boulevard). The microscope must deliver within 120 days of award and include a three-axis motorized stage, high-resolution objective lenses, a 5.9 megapixel CMOS color camera, LED transmitted light, epi rotatable polarizer, and trinocular body compatible with the industry-recognized AFIS software standard. All items must be brand-name only from Nikon, new (not refurbished), with manufacturer documentation confirming exact specifications and product origin.
Questions close August 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. The NAICS code is 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing; PSC is 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. Evaluation follows Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable methodology; past performance will be assessed as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable based on delivery history, product conformance, and SAM record review. Quotations must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF with completed SF1449 forms, active SAM.gov registration, and supporting documentation. Offerors must maintain firm pricing through September 30, 2026. The contract officer is Kristine M. Stout; inquiries directed to Aaron Dimeo at (608) 416-0027.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1064 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Microscopy System.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See also “Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements” for the minimum salient characteristics, capabilities, and features of the items(s) that are to be quoted on.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM CT on August 9, 2026 (08/09/2026). Answers will be posted before end of business on August 10, 2026 (08/10/2026).
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