Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26938108Q
NASA MSFC Sole Source Procurement: High-Resolution Digital Microscope Platform for Metallurgical Characterization
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26938108Q
NAICS
334516
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking to procure a high-resolution digital microscope platform for metallurgical characterization. - Sole source procurement to Keyence Corporation of America - Microscope must provide: - Magnification range from 5x to 2500x - Motorized zoom optics and telecentric high-resolution lenses - Real-time image capture (30-50 fps) - Automated illumination optimization - 3D surface characterization and high-resolution image stitching - Automated defect detection and image comparison - Fully motorized XY stage with 300 mm travel - Vibration-free operation - Integrated control console and intuitive user interface - Delivery required within 4 to 6 weeks after order receipt - Includes shipping to MSFC in Huntsville, Alabama - Minimum five-year manufacturer warranty after installation - NAICS code: 334516 - Only Keyence is named as the OEM; other vendors may submit capability statements but quotes will not be evaluated - Estimated contract value likely in the $50,000 to $150,000 range based on similar equipment
Description
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID IF SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for High Resolution Digital Microscope.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA: 669 RIVER DR | STE 403; ELMWOOD PARK; NEW JERSEY 07407 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA is the sole provider of High Resolution Digital Microscope.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/17/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist II