Laboratory Microscopes
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is soliciting proposals for Laboratory Microscopes and related accessories for the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. This is an Unrestricted acquisition, with a focus on microscopes for polarization microscopy. Quotes are due April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for laboratory microscopes, specifically the Olympus BX53 model or an equivalent, along with various accessories. Key specifications include:
- Microscope Frames: Olympus BX53 or equivalent, with specific dimensions, weight, optical system, and focus movement.
- Illuminator: Built-in Koehler illumination with a 14W LED light source.
- Revolving Nosepiece: Interchangeable reversed quintuple/sextuple/septuple/coded sextuple/coded septuple nosepiece.
- Observation Tubes: Various widefield and super widefield options.
- Stage: Ceramic-coated coaxial stage with left or right hand low drive control.
- Condensers: Multiple types including Abbe, Swing out Achromatic, Achromatic Aplanatic, Phase contrast/darkfield, Universal, Low (Dry), and Darkfield (Dry/Oil).
- Fluorescence Illuminator & Light Source: Multi-purpose coded type or economical type, with 100W mercury apo lamp housing or 130W mercury light guide illumination.
- Objectives: A specific set of Plan Apochromat, Universal plan Extended Apochromat, Universal Plan Fluorite, and Plan Achromat oil immersion objectives.
- Accessories: Includes power cords, dust covers, binocular ergo tubes, eyepieces, stages, dual specimen holders, ergo-stage handle adapters, analyzers, polarizers, revolving nosepieces, swing-out condensers, and installation/training services.
- Special Note: The instrument will be utilized for polarization microscopy only. Phase contrast, dark-field, and fluorescence microscopy capabilities are not required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: HT940626QE029
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 21, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
- Delivery: 60 Calendar Days from Date of Award to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov. Specific instructions and required documentation are detailed in the "Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters" section of the solicitation.
- Evaluation: Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Quoters will be evaluated on technical capability and price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all salient characteristics. Quotes must remain firm for at least 90 days from the due date.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates extensive FAR and DFARS clauses. Multiple delivery and acceptance locations are specified, all within Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany. For questions, contact Hyun Townsley at hyun.j.townsley.civ@health.mil or Sarah Keebaugh at sarah.keebaugh.civ@health.mil.