Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope
Updated
Special Notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Due Nov 3, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6), 3 days left.
| Solicitation number | 80NSSC27947128Q |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Office | NASA Shared Services Center |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513) |
| Product or service code | 6640 |
| Posted | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 3, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6) (3 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (2)
- Tab 04 4 Statement of Work 116 KB
- Tab 07 Capability Statement 147 KB
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Description
Special notice: vendors must reference the notice id when submitting a capability statement. NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA 669 River DR STE 403 Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407-1361 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a).
It has been determined that KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA is the sole provider of Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Stennis Space Center (SSC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334513. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/3/2026.
Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/... . Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist II [email protected]
Contracting contact
- laura quave · [email protected] · (228) 813-6420
- Bobbie Young · [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 334513, a business counts as small if it has no more than 750 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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