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) is soliciting proposals for Laboratory Microscopes and related accessories for the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. This acquisition is unrestricted and will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Offers are due by June 05, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of laboratory microscopes, specifically the Olympus BX53 model or equivalent, and a comprehensive set of accessories. The instrument is intended for polarization microscopy only, with phase contrast, dark-field, and fluorescence capabilities explicitly not required. Key components include:
- Microscope Frames: Olympus BX53 or equivalent, with detailed specifications for dimensions, weight, optical system, and focus.
- Illumination: Built-in Koehler illumination with a 14W LED light source.
- Nosepiece: Interchangeable reversed quintuple/sextuple/septuple/coded sextuple/coded septuple nosepiece.
- Observation Tubes: Binocular 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).
- Objectives: A specific set 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.
- Accessories: Power cords, dust covers, binocular ergo tubes, eyepieces, dual specimen holders, ergo-stage handle adapters, analyzers, polarizers, immersion oil, and installation/training services.
- Environmental & Power: Specific indoor use, temperature, humidity, and power requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Solicitation Number: HT940626QE029.
- NAICS Code: 339112, with a size standard of 1000 employees.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Offer Due Date: June 05, 2026, 12:00 PM (Local Germany Time).
- Delivery: 60 calendar days from the date of award to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 21, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov. The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Technical capability will be assessed based on meeting all specified salient characteristics, and price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Quotes must remain firm for at least 90 days from the due date. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Hyun Townsley (hyun.j.townsley.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Sarah Keebaugh (sarah.keebaugh.civ@health.mil)