Opportunity
South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400030177
Statewide Term Contract for Microscopes, Accessories, and Services in South Carolina
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
5400030177
NAICS
423490
South Carolina is seeking bids for a statewide term contract to supply microscopes, accessories, parts, consumables, and related services to government entities. - Government Buyer: - State of South Carolina, Division of Procurement Services, SFAA - Contact: Portia Davis - OEMs and Vendors: - Bruker Optics - Carl Zeiss (multiple divisions) - Chiu - Clear One - Coherent - Dolan-Jenner - Eppendorf - Fisherbrand - Hitachi (including electron microscopes) - Iris - Jenco - Ken-a-vision - LW Scientific - Media - Micro-lite - Nikon - Omega - Polaroid - Q Imaging - Unico - VWR - Walter - Wolfe - Oxford Instruments - EDAX - View Solutions - Avcn - Luxo - O.C. White - Westco - Products/Services Requested: - Microscopes (various types and models) - Accessories, parts, supplies, and consumables for listed brands - Maintenance and repair services for microscopes - Lot A: Percentage discount off catalog prices for products - Lot B: Maximum hourly and daily rates for service (including transportation/travel) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Awards made by brand name to lowest responsible and responsive bidders - Bidders may need to provide authorized dealer/distributor certification from OEMs - No minimum purchase quantities; contract is for as-needed purchases statewide - Vendors must process orders, remit administrative fees, and submit usage reports - Service rates must include all costs (no additional fees allowed) - Contract period: initial one-year term, four optional one-year renewals (up to five years total)
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of STC Microscopes under a statewide term contract for the State of South Carolina. The contract involves supplying microscopes and related accessories, parts, supplies, and consumables. The solicitation is managed by the Materials Management Office and delivery is to be made within South Carolina. Offers must be submitted online by 09/21/2026 at 11:00 AM. Award notification will be posted on 09/25/2026.