Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1130
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, 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 20817, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under Naval Sea Systems Command, seeks to award a firm-fixed-price contract for a Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM with associated start-up services on a sole-source basis from Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC, with quotes due August 4, 2026.
The procurement is not set-aside for small business. Place of performance is Westlake, MD 20817 (Bethesda, Maryland for inspection and acceptance at NSWC Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard). The requirement includes the microscope unit, associated software components, workstation equipment, detectors, accessories, two-day onsite application training, delivery, and three optional one-year periods of annual preventative maintenance services. The base contract period is one year with performance through FY29 and award in FY26; delivery is required by March 31, 2027.
The sole-source justification establishes that the Zeiss Sigma 360 is the only FESEM compatible with NSWCCD's existing Zeiss Axio Observer optical microscope and ZEN Core software platform, enabling correlative microscopy capabilities essential for metallurgical evaluations, failure analyses, and materials qualification. Market research identified five FESEM manufacturers but only Zeiss provides integrated software solutions compatible with the existing infrastructure. Zeiss does not utilize authorized resellers or distributors for FESEM systems. Fair and reasonable pricing will be ensured through formal price proposals and comparison with prior Navy chemical analysis instrument procurements. The J&A will be published on SAM.gov for a minimum of 30 days.
The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. PSC codes are 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies), N066 (Installation of Equipment), and J066 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment). Evaluation uses a lowest-price technically acceptable approach. Quotes must include pricing for all 21 line items, CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact, GSA contract number if applicable, and business size designation, rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Responses must be submitted to arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 PM EDT on August 4, 2026.
Notice text
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Cardrock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm-fixed contract for the procurement of Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM from Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC on a Sole Source basis. This procurement includes associated start-up services including installation, training, and three option years of annual preventative maintenance.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf | ||
| N0016726Q1130 CSS.pdf |
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