Opportunity
SAM #12314426C0037
USDA Sole Source Procurement of Nikon Microscopes, Cameras, and Upgrades
Buyer
USDA OCP POD Acquisition Management Branch
Posted
September 23, 2026
Identifier
12314426C0037
NAICS
423490
This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the USDA APHIS PPQ RPIP program for specialized Nikon Instruments microscopes and components. - Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), APHIS, PPQ, PEIP, NIS, RPIP - Sole source justification: Only Nikon Instruments Inc. can provide the required proprietary equipment and servicing - Products requested: - 13 Nikon SMZ-18 Stereo Microscopes with LED Ringlight and Combo Gooseneck with Bracket - 163 Nikon DS-100 17.7MP Color Camera Systems with adapter - 4 Nikon Ni-L Compound Microscopes with specified lenses and components - 6 NIS Elements D software packages (single user) - 422 NIS Elements D software upgrades - 200 LED lamphouse upgrades for Ni-U/E80i microscopes - 185 Trinocular head upgrades for Ni-U/E80i microscopes - 11 DIC components to upgrade Ni-U microscopes - All products are uniquely configured for USDA scientific identification and emergency response continuity - Period of performance: Planned for Fiscal Year 2026 (no specific dates provided) - Contract type: Firm Fixed-Price under GSA schedule - No competing vendors or products due to proprietary technology and exclusive servicing rights - Commercial opportunity for Nikon Instruments Inc. only
Description
This Sole Source Justification supports the establishment of a Firm Fixed-Price contract under the GSA schedule for Nikon Instruments Inc. for Nikon SMZ-18 Microscopes and associated components.