Notice of Intent to Upgrade Nikon A1R Microscope
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- USU_NoticeOfIntent_Nikon_A1R_Upgrade
- Agency
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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20814, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences announced on June 24, 2026 its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Nikon Instruments Inc. for an upgrade to a Nikon A1R confocal microscope system; the notice closing date has already passed (June 9, 2026).
USU justifies sole-source procurement on Nikon's proprietary integration through Nikon Instruments Software-Elements Software, an exclusive Nikon interface. Items integrated and supported by Nikon must be purchased directly from the company to ensure proper integration, safety standards, and compliance with Center for Devices and Radiological Health certification requirements. Purchasing components from outside sources would void the factory warranty and create compliance violations.
The upgrade includes HD hardware, a high-end workstation, control cards, and software upgrades. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
Despite the sole-source designation, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the offeror can meet the stated government needs. Responses are submitted via email to the listed contact. USU will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Notice text
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Nikon Instruments Inc. (Nikon) for an upgrade to a Nikon A1R confocal microscope system. This upgrade includes HD hardware, a high-end workstation, control cards, and software upgrades. See the attached notice for details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source Nikon A1R Upgrade.pdf |
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