SAM #N0018926QL107

Sole-Source Procurement of Nikon Confocal Microscope System for US Naval Academy

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking to procure a high-end confocal microscope system for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Chemistry Department in Annapolis, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk) - United States Naval Academy (USNA), Chemistry Department - OEM Highlight: - Nikon Instruments Inc. is the sole-source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for this procurement - Vendors Mentioned: - Nikon Instruments Inc. - Products/Systems Requested: - Confocal microscope system (quantity: 1) - Includes: inverted motorized microscope (Ti2-E), motorized XY-stage and Z-drive, joystick control, DIC polarizer/analyzer, multiple distribution ports, modular/upgradeable design - Widefield fluorescence imaging with 4-color LED light source - High-resolution sCMOS camera - Plan Apochromatic objectives (4x, 10x, 20x, 40x water immersion, 60x oil) - Water immersion dispenser - Incubation system (temperature, CO2, humidity control) - Perfect Focus System (Nikon exclusive) - Anti-vibration table - Hybrid laser scanning confocal system (galvo and resonant scanning) - Four solid-state lasers (405-640 nm) - Four GaAsP detectors with tunable emission ranges - Transmitted light imaging, spectral imaging, spatial array detector - Computer with GPU processing - Nikon NISElements software (for automated experiment setup, analysis, deconvolution, and custom pipelines) - Notable Requirements: - System must support long-term imaging with low phototoxicity - Must maintain focus using Nikon's Perfect Focus System - Delivery, assembly, and adjustment required within 120 days of contract award at USNA Chemistry Department, Michelson Hall - System replaces an aging microscope to support research and learning in biological chemistry - No other OEMs or part numbers are specified; procurement is sole-source to Nikon Instruments Inc.

Description

The proposed contract action is for a confocal microscope system in accordance with Section 3.0 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm, Fixed Price contract with only one source, Nikon Instruments Inc., under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Please see attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation and Redacted Justification Restricting Competition (JRC).

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