Laboratory Microscopes
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is soliciting quotes for Laboratory Microscopes for the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. This is an unrestricted acquisition for specific Olympus BX53 model or equivalent microscopes and accessories, to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, HT940626QE029, requires the procurement of various laboratory microscope components and accessories. Key items include:
- Microscope Frames: Olympus BX53 model or equivalent, with specific dimensions, weight, optical system, and focus movement.
- Illuminator: Built-in Koehler illumination with a 14W LED light source.
- Revolving Nosepiece: Interchangeable quintuple/sextuple/septuple/coded nosepiece options.
- Observation Tubes: Various widefield and super widefield options.
- Stage: Ceramic-coated coaxial stage with left or right hand low drive control.
- Condensers: Multiple types including Abbe, Swing out Achromatic, Achromatic Aplanatic, Universal, Low (Dry), and Darkfield (Dry/Oil).
- Fluorescence Illuminator/Light Source: Multi-purpose coded type or economical type, with 100W mercury apo lamp or 130W mercury light guide illumination.
- Objectives: A specific set of Plan Apochromat (2x, 4x, 10x, 20x), Universal Plan Extended Apochromat (4x, 10x, 20x), Universal Plan Fluorite (60x, 100x), and Plan Achromat oil immersion (50x) objectives.
- Accessories: Power cords, dust covers, binocular ergo tubes, eyepieces, stages, dual specimen holders, ergo-stage handle adapters, analyzers, polarizers, and immersion oil.
- Services: Installation and training services are required.
- Special Note: The instrument will be utilized for polarization microscopy only; phase contrast, dark-field, and fluorescence microscopy capabilities are not required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Number: HT940626QE029
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Delivery: 60 Calendar Days from Date of Award to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany (FOB Destination).
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 21, 2026
- Quote Due Date: May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM (Local Germany Time)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Offerors will be evaluated on technical capability and price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all salient characteristics detailed in the solicitation. Quotes must remain firm for at least 90 days from the due date.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates extensive FAR and DFARS clauses. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Technical and administrative inquiries can be directed to the primary contact, Hyun Townsley, at hyun.j.townsley.civ@health.mil.