Opportunity
SAM #USU_NoticeOfIntent_Nikon_A1R_Upgrade
Sole Source Upgrade for Nikon A1R Confocal Microscope at USUHS
Buyer
USUHS
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
USU_NoticeOfIntent_Nikon_A1R_Upgrade
NAICS
334516, 423490
This notice announces the intent of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) to award a sole-source contract to Nikon Instruments Inc. for upgrading an existing Nikon A1R confocal microscope system. - Agency: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Department of Defense - Procurement Type: Sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract - OEM: Nikon Instruments Inc. (Nikon) - Scope of Work: - Upgrade of Nikon A1R confocal microscope system - Includes HD hardware, high-end workstation, control cards, and software upgrades - Justification: Requirement is uniquely tied to the existing Nikon A1R system; only Nikon can provide compatible hardware and software - No other vendors or OEMs are referenced; procurement is exclusive to Nikon - Commercial opportunity is limited to Nikon-branded products and services - Compatibility and OEM support are critical requirements
Description
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Nikon Instruments Inc. (Nikon) for an upgrade to a Nikon A1R confocal microscope system. This upgrade includes HD hardware, a high-end workstation, control cards, and software upgrades. See the attached notice for details.