USNA Confocal Microscope System

The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is issuing a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price solicitation to Nikon Instruments Inc. for a complete confocal microscope system. The system must image objects from 1‑500 µm with a minimum resolution of 100 nm, support multiple colors, include tunable filters and spectral imaging, and be delivered with software that provides deconvolution tools and the ability to build custom analysis pipelines. All hardware, software, unpacking, assembly, and factory‑ and laboratory‑specification adjustments must be completed and delivered to the USNA Department of Chemistry (Michelson Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402) no later than 120 days after award. The effort is unclassified and subject to standard DOD security regulations. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Cody Ellis (cody.c.ellis.civ@us.navy.mil) and include a signed SF‑1449, a detailed price/cost breakdown, and supporting documentation (e.g., paid invoices, sales history, price lists, catalog pages, and any applicable discounts) to substantiate price reasonableness. Price is the sole evaluation factor (Factor I). The solicitation incorporates the applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, and all required representations, certifications, and SAM‑based vendor information must be completed. Nikon Instruments Inc. is the only vendor that responded to the prior Sources‑Sought Notice, and the justification for restricting competition is documented in the attached JRC.

Notice ID

8c8fe93721464379ba87990c4ceed635

Solicitation Number

N0018926QL107

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6650