Opportunity
SAM #140G0226Q0068
USGS Solicitation for Keyence Digital Microscope VHX-X1 Series and Accessories or Equal
Buyer
USGS Denver Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
140G0226Q0068
NAICS
334516
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Denver Microbeam Laboratory, is seeking to procure a high-performance digital microscope system for scientific research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Denver Acquisition Branch - Office: USGS Mineral & Environmental Resources, Denver Microbeam Laboratory - OEM Highlight: - Keyence Corporation of America is the specified manufacturer - Products/Services Requested: - Digital Microscope VHX-X1 Series and Accessories or Equal - Part Number: 7540-01-152-8067 - Quantity: 1 - Key features required: - Minimum 12MP CMOS sensor - 4K resolution - Motorized stage - Advanced lighting modes - Integrated controller with 27-inch monitor - Keyence VHX software - 3D measurement capabilities - Minimum one-year warranty - Delivery FOB Destination within 180 days after order - Notable Requirements: - Vendors may offer equivalent products if all technical specifications are met - Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Vendors must be registered in SAM - Onsite demonstration required for final acceptance - No service line items are requested; the procurement is for equipment only.
Description
Keyence Corporation of America Digital Microscope VHX-X1 Series and Accessories or equal for The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Denver Microbeam Laboratory (Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center (GGGSC) 1. This is a Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Submit written quotations on RFQ Number 140G0226Q0068. This solicitation will utilize FAR Overhaul Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, using streamlined evaluation and award procedures.2. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and the FAR Overhaul deviations.3. The solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,000 employees. 4. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) (Deviation MAR 2026), Vendors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation. 5. Please download attached Solicitation 140G0226Q0068 for all Clauses and Provisions provided in this announcement.