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USA | DC | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY | WASHINGTON
Nikon instruments ( optical and fluorescence microscopy) - Requested items are for the upgrade of two existing upright microscopes that are failing. Upgrading these microscopes will extend their lifespan and enable their use to investigate adhesive contacts using optical and fluorescence microscopy, as is
Combined SSN/NOI: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Tilt Stage for SEM - THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Announcement Number: NIST- SS26- CHIPS- 120 Subject: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitivel
Tilt stage for SEM
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This is a Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a tilt stage for a Zeiss Supra SEM. NIST intends to non-competitively acquire this equipment from Kleindiek, Inc. The tilt stage is required for critical mission requirements in developing calibration and measurement methods, assessing nanofabrication processes, and characterizing microscopy standards. The acquisition is under NAICS code **** are due by May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET. Interested parties should submit company information, capability statements, authorization as resellers, and any suggestions for encouraging small business participation. Questions must be submitted by May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
The deadline for submitting responses to this notice is May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Respondents must provide their company name, address, contact information, Unique Entity ID if registered in SAM. gov, a capability statement detailing how they meet or exceed NIST's minimum requirements, and evidence of authorization if they are an authorized reseller. They should also identify any unduly restrictive aspects of the requirements and suggest ways to encourage small business participation. Information on NAICS code classification (small or other than small business) and any alternative NAICS codes should be provided. Experience as a prime, subcontractor, or consultant should also be described.
The notice does not require sample submission.
Questions regarding this notice must be submitted by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Intent to sole- source to LEEDS Precision Instruments, Inc. - The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non- personal services necessary to perform provide quality repair, preventative maintenance, and service of microsc
Microscope maintenance and calibration for the Laboratory Division.
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This is a nonpersonal services contract for the maintenance and calibration of microscopes used in forensic laboratory analysis at the FBI Laboratory Division in Huntsville, AL. The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and services for quality repair, preventative maintenance, and service of 54 comparison, stereo, and compound microscopes. The contract is anticipated to be a firm fixed price. The contractor must develop and implement a quality control plan and provide monthly and bi-weekly status reports. Travel expenses are authorized and consistent with federal regulations, requiring government approval and notification to the COR 14 days prior. Nondisclosure agreements are required prior to work commencement.
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The contractor shall track and maintain warranty records for all contractor property and supplies, and enforce all warranties when applicable. The bid notice states, The contractor shall track and maintain warranty records for all contractor property and supplies for use under this contract both government furnished, and contractor acquired. The contractor shall enforce all warranties when applicable.
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The bid notice does not mention sample submission. null
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or disputes. null
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