# SAM #FA812626Q0063

Procurement of Zeiss Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems for Tinker Air Force Base

**Buyer:** AFSC PZIMB
**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** FA812626Q0063
**NAICS:** 334516, 423490

The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base is seeking to procure advanced materials microscope systems for laboratory use.
- Government Buyer:
  - Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMB), Tinker Air Force Base
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Zeiss
  - Exclusive authorized reseller: HiTech Instruments Inc.
- Products Requested:
  - Zeiss Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope System
    - Quantity: 2 complete and ready-to-use systems
    - No specific part numbers provided
- Notable Requirements:
  - Systems must be complete and ready-to-use upon delivery
  - Delivery is FOB Destination to Tinker Air Force Base
  - Procurement is a 100% small business set-aside
  - Firm-fixed-price contract with a 120-day period of performance after receipt of order
  - Only Zeiss microscopes are acceptable, as confirmed by OEM exclusivity
- No additional services or unique technical requirements specified beyond completeness and readiness for use.

### Description

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice for the procurement of two (2) complete and ready-to-use Zeiss Axio Observer 5 Materials Microscope Systems. This requirement is single source to HiTech Instruments Inc., as they are Zeiss&#39; exclusive authorized reseller to Tinker Air Force Base. As stated and confirmed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Zeiss. FOB Destination is Tinker AFB OK.</p>

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