SAM #N6852026Q1046

Sole Source Procurement of Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope System and Components for Fleet Readiness Center Southeast

Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) is seeking a sole source procurement for a Keyence VHX-X1 digital microscope system and associated components. - The requirement is for a fully integrated, turnkey digital microscope system with advanced imaging capabilities. - Real-time 3D composition, advanced shadow-effect imaging, and automated teaching functions are required. - The system must consolidate proprietary features into a single unit and support future upgrades (elemental analysis, motorized stages). - The procurement includes a trade-in of an older Keyence model. - Delivery is required within 60 days to Jacksonville, FL. - Only Keyence Corporation of America is specified as the OEM/vendor. - The contract includes multiple Keyence components: - VHX-X1 digital microscope, controller, console/manual, processing unit, motorized observation system, high resolution lenses (5x-500x), NIST calibration scale, 3D profile measurement module, two-year advanced support warranty, and lens joint holder. - No other vendors or products are considered; this is a sole source procurement. - The contract specialist is Benjamin Barton; the contracting officer is Beverley Rhamdeow.

Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Keyence Corporation of America, 669 DR Suite 403, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407-1361 (Cage: 0VZL5) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Metals and Ceramics Department of the Materials Engineering Division (MED) at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) requires the procurement of a specific type of fully integrated, turnkey digital microscope (VHX-X1) system to meet critical inspection and analysis needs. Current analysis methods are limited, and a system with unique capabilities, such as real-time 3D composition, advanced shadow-effect imaging for surface feature enhancement, and fully automated teaching functions, is required to analyze advanced materials and component failures. This procurement is for a new system that consolidates these proprietary functions into a single, integrated unit, replacing an older, less capable Keyence model. A trade-in of the existing equipment is included in this procurement. 

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The point of contact for this requirement is Ben Barton at benjamin.s.barton2.civ@us.navy.mil.

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