Olympus 3D Measuring Laser Microscope
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Qualification Details
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, Fleet Readiness Center, is soliciting proposals for a Platinum Level Service Plan for an Olympus 3D Measuring Laser Microscope (LEXT OLS5000 Series). This Firm Fixed-Price contract covers calibration, preventative, and emergency maintenance services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance services for an Olympus LEXT OLS5000 Series microscope (Serial Number 8L50067, Asset Number: 65923080816) located at Shop 24100, Building 4032, Cherry Point, NC. Key deliverables include:
- Annual Preventative Maintenance: One routine visit per year, scheduled with the Technical Point of Contact, including alignment, cleaning, NIST standards calibration, stage and tuning checks, and self-diagnostic checks.
- Emergency Maintenance: Unlimited emergency visits with a standard industry response time of next day (excluding weekends and federal holidays).
- Documentation: Provision of NIST-traceable calibration certificates and submission of a signed malfunction/service report within 24 hours of maintenance completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order, issued as a competitive procurement under FAR Part 12 and 13.
- Period of Performance: A base year (February 27, 2026, to February 26, 2027) with two additional one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The NAICS code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34,000,000.00.
- Proposal Due: February 5, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Published Date: January 22, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on the basis of price for proposals meeting or exceeding acceptability standards. Offerors must provide sufficient technical information (e.g., data sheet, drawing, specification) for evaluation. Submission Requirements:
- Quotes must be submitted via email to Kara Marie Ridgell at kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Include FOB (Destination preferred), Shipping Cost (if applicable to 20670), Tax ID#, Dun & Bradstreet #, Cage Code, Small Business status, Estimated Delivery Date, Pricelist (if available), and Total Amount.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) prior to submission to be considered for award.
Additional Notes
Routine maintenance visits will be scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).