Nikon instruments (optical and fluorescence microscopy)
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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 Department of the Navy / NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY has issued a Special Notice for Nikon instruments to upgrade existing optical and fluorescence microscopes. This requirement supports a funded program exploring enzyme reactivity under confinement. Responses are due May 17, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
This notice seeks to acquire Nikon instruments for the upgrade of two existing upright microscopes that are currently failing. The primary objective of this upgrade is to extend the lifespan of these critical instruments and enable their continued use for investigating adhesive contacts through advanced optical and fluorescence microscopy techniques. This capability is directly required by a funded program focused on exploring the reactivity of enzymes under confinement.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Z
- Published Date: May 15, 2026, 4:23 PM Z
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States
Additional Notes
This Special Notice serves to inform potential vendors about the requirement for Nikon instruments and may be used for market research or to gauge industry capability for providing the specified equipment.