SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS - 4D Upright Microscope

The state and local contract opportunity posted by Fairfax City, Virginia involves the procurement of a 4D Upright Microscope through a small business set-aside procurement. The solicitation was initially posted on December 11, 2008, with a response deadline of December 17, 2008. While specific technical details about the microscope are not provided in the available information, the procurement appears to be focused on acquiring specialized scientific or research equipment for a local government agency or educational institution. The contract opportunity is specifically targeted at small businesses, indicating a strategic procurement approach designed to support smaller commercial entities. The short timeframe between posting and response deadline suggests an expedited procurement process, which is typical for specialized equipment acquisitions.

This procurement is explicitly designated as a set-aside for small businesses, which means only qualifying small business enterprises can submit proposals for the 4D Upright Microscope contract. The set-aside status implies potential restrictions on company size, annual revenue, or other qualifying criteria that would determine small business eligibility. Unfortunately, the provided documentation does not specify the exact award value or budget range for this microscope procurement. Without additional context, it is not possible to definitively state the estimated contract value or identify any incumbent vendors. The procurement appears to be a targeted, time-sensitive acquisition focused on providing a specific piece of scientific equipment through a small business procurement channel.