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.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Solicitation (HT940626QE029) for Laboratory Microscopes and related accessories for the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. This is an unrestricted acquisition. Quotes are due May 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks specific laboratory microscopes, primarily referencing Olympus BX53 model or equivalent, along with various components and accessories. Key requirements include:
- Microscope Frames: Olympus BX53 or equivalent, with specific dimensions, optical system, and focus movement.
- Illuminator: Built-in Koehler illumination with 14W LED light source.
- Nosepiece: Interchangeable reversed quintuple/sextuple/septuple/coded nosepiece.
- Observation Tubes: 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, Phase contrast/darkfield, 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, Universal Plan Extended Apochromat, Universal Plan Fluorite, and Plan Achromat oil immersion objectives.
- Accessories: Power cords, dust covers, binocular ergo tubes, eyepieces, stages, dual specimen holders, ergo-stage handle adapters, analyzers, polarizers, revolving nosepieces, swing-out condensers, and installation/training services.
- Special Note: The instrument will be utilized for polarization microscopy only. Phase contrast, dark-field, and fluorescence microscopy capabilities are not required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Delivery: 60 Calendar Days from Date of Award to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov. Specific instructions are in the "Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters" section.
- Evaluation: Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Quoters will be evaluated on technical capability (meeting all salient characteristics) and price. Quotes must be firm for at least 90 days.
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 Hyun Townsley or Sarah Keebaugh.