Digital Microscope Vhx-Xl Series
Updated
Solicitation from the Department of the Navy, for work in Crane, Indiana. Due Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4), 6 days left.
| Title as posted | DIGITAL MICROSCOPE VHX-XL SERIES |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | N0016427Q0008 |
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Nswc Crane |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) |
| Product or service code | 6650 |
| Place of performance | Crane, Indiana |
| Posted | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-4) (6 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
N00164-27-Q-0008 – SOLE SOURCE - DIGITAL MICROSCOPE VHX-XL SERIES– FSG 6650 - NAICS 334516 ISSUE DATE 22 OCT 2026 – CLOSING DATE 29 OCT 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a Digital Microscope VHX-XL Series, P/N VHX-XL Qty 1, HS CODE 9011800000. The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Keyence Corporation of America, Itasca, IL, (0VZL5) under the authority of FAR 13.106-1.
This is being sole sourced because Keyence VHX Series provides a single system that is fully automated. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-27-Q-0008 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Contract Opportunities on sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on sam.gov/.
It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to [email protected].
All required information must be received on or before 29 OCT 2026 - 12:00PM EASTERN TIME.
Contracting contact
- Cierra Vaughn · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334516, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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