Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and Accessories

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice indicates NASA/NSSC's intent to issue a sole source contract for Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and Accessories. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services. NASA/NSSC is the procuring center, and performance will be at NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC).

• Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and Accessories.

• The contract will be issued under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334513.

• Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing.

• The deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 2/25/2026.

• Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• It has been determined that KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA is the sole provider.

• NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

• Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist (laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 228-813-6420).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice indicates NASA/NSSC's intent to issue a sole source contract for Keyence VHX-X1 Microscopes and Accessories. It has been determined that KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA is the sole provider. The procurement will be conducted by NASA/NSSC, with performance at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The government intends to acquire commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

• Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and Accessories.

• The contract type is not specified, but it is intended to be a sole source contract.

• Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact.

• Deadline for submission: Not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 2/25/2026.

• Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government's decision on competition is at its discretion.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This is currently intended as a sole source procurement.

• NAICS Code: 334513.

• NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Information on the Center Ombudsman can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.

• Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist (laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 228-813-6420).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the acquisition of a Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and associated accessories for NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The following items are required:

• Digital Microscope (VHX-X1)

• Controller for VHX-X1 Series

• External PC for VHX-X1

• Console/Manual for VHX-X1

• High performance camera (VHX-7020)

• VHX Free-angle observation system, Motorized Z, 100mm motorized XY (VHX-S770E)

• Lighting unit with 2m cable (OP-88329)

• Laser-based Elemental Analyzer (HEAD) (EA-300)

• EA-300 lens joint (LENS HOLDER) (OP-88659)

• EA-300 spacer for VH-Z00/Z100 (LENS HOLDER) (OP-88661)

• Warranty extension package (5Y) (n/a)

• Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center, Building 49 room 142, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135, 21000 Brookpark Road.

• Period of Performance: 30 days ARO (After Receipt of Order).