Opportunity

SAM #N00173-26-Q-1301367818

Naval Research Laboratory Upright Microscope Upgrade with Nikon Instruments

Buyer

NRL

Posted

May 15, 2026

Respond By

May 17, 2026

Identifier

N00173-26-Q-1301367818

NAICS

334516, 333314

This opportunity involves the Naval Research Laboratory's need to upgrade two upright microscopes for advanced optical and fluorescence microscopy research. - Agency: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, Department of Defense - Purpose: Upgrade two failing upright microscopes to extend their lifespan and support ongoing research into enzyme reactivity under confinement - Required Equipment: Nikon instruments compatible with existing upright microscopes - Application: Optical and fluorescence microscopy for adhesive contact investigations - OEM: Nikon is the sole manufacturer specified - No part numbers or quantities provided in the notice - Place of Performance: Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC - Commercial Opportunity: Potential for Nikon and similar OEMs to supply compatible microscope upgrade solutions

Description

Requested items are for the upgrade of two existing upright microscopes that are failing. Upgrading these microscopes will extend their lifespan and enable their use to investigate adhesive contacts using optical and fluorescence microscopy, as is required by the funded program to explore the reactivity of enzymes under confinement.

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