Laboratory Microscopes

Amendment / Modification

This document is a "Solicitation Amendment" for solicitation HT940626QE0290002. It serves as an amendment to the original solicitation, indicating changes or updates to the original document. Specific details of the changes are not provided in this summary but would be found within the amendment itself.

This amendment affects the original solicitation HT940626QE0290002. Specific sections, attachments, or clauses that have been modified or replaced are not detailed in this summary.

As this is an amendment, it may impact proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors. Bidders should carefully review the amendment to understand any changes that affect their submission.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• Response Due Date

• The quote due date has been extended from 6 May 2026 to 27 May 2026 at 12 PM local time.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the quote due date for the solicitation.

• Response Due Date

• The quote due date has been extended from 30 April 2026 to 6 May 2026 at 12 PM (Local Germany Time).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: HT940626QE0290001) for Laboratory Microscopes. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 339112, with a size standard of 1000 employees. The solicitation is unrestricted.

The solicitation details specific microscope components and accessories, including:

• Microscope Frames (Olympus BX53)
• Transmitted light arms
• LED light sources
• Power cords
• Dust covers
• Binocular ergo tubes
• Eyepieces
• Stage w/right control
• Dual specimen holders
• Ergo-stage handle adapt
• Analyzers for transmitted light
• Polarizers for transmitted light
• Revolving nosepieces
• Swing-out condensers
• Plan Apochromat objectives (2x, 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x)
• Universal Plan Fluorite objectives (60x, 100x)
• Plan Achromat oil immersion objective (50x)
• Immersion oil
• Installation/Training services

Specific salient characteristics are provided for each item, with a "Brand Name or Equal Product" designation, primarily referencing Olympus BX53 components.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Delivery is FOB Destination to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.

• Delivery is scheduled for 60 calendar days from the date of award.

• Offer Due Date: May 06, 2026, 12:00 PM local time.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical evaluation will assess if the proposed equipment meets salient characteristics.

• Price evaluation will determine reasonable pricing based on adequate competition.

This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.
• Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
• Contact information for technical and administrative inquiries is provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of laboratory microscopes and related accessories for the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• 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 reversed quintuple/sextuple/septuple/coded sextuple/coded septuple nosepiece.

• 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, Phase contrast/darkfield, Universal, Low (Dry), and Darkfield (Dry/Oil).

• Fluorescence Illuminator: Multi-purpose coded type or economical type.

• Fluorescence Light Source: 100 W mercury apo lamp housing and power supply unit, or 130 W mercury light guide illumination.

• Objectives: A specific set of objectives is required, including Plan Apochromat (2x, 4x, 10x, 20x), Universal plan Extended Apochromat (4x, 10x, 20x), Universal Plan Fluorite (60x, 100x), Plan Achromat oil immersion (50x), and others as detailed in the document.

• Accessories: Includes 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.

• Environmental Specifications: Indoor use, with specific ambient temperature and humidity ranges.

• Power Specifications: Various voltage and power consumption requirements.

• Special Note: The instrument will be utilized for polarization microscopy only. Phase contrast and dark-field capabilities are not required. Fluorescence microscopy is not required.

• Contract Number: HT940626QE029

• Solicitation Issue Date: April 21, 2026

• Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

• Delivery: 60 Calendar Days from Date of Award to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.

• NAICS Code: 339112

• Size Standard: 1000

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (indicated by "Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price" for each item).

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov. Specific instructions for submission of quotes and required documentation are detailed in the "Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters" section.

• Evaluation: Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Quoters will be evaluated on technical capability and price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all salient characteristics. Quotes must be firm for at least 90 days from the due date.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• The document includes extensive FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering various aspects of contract administration, representations, certifications, and special contract requirements.

• Multiple delivery and acceptance locations are listed, all at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.