Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope

This Special Notice announces NASA/NSSC's intent to award a sole-source contract to Keyence Corporation of America for a Keyence VHX-X1 Digital Microscope. The equipment will be utilized at the NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) under NAICS code 334513, adhering to FAR Part 12 commercial procurement procedures. NASA is currently requesting capability statements only; quotes submitted at this time will not be evaluated. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary contact, Laura Quave (laura.a.quave@nasa.gov), by 4:00 p.m. CST on November 3, 2026. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The decision to open the effort to full competition remains entirely at the government's discretion, and oral communications will not be accepted.

This Statement of Work outlines the procurement requirements for a new VHX-X1 Digital Microscope system and accessories for the NASA-Stennis Space Center. Intended for use as an automatic particle counter and digital microscope in valve repair at the Stennis Precision Clean Shop, the equipment must satisfy specific performance and operational standards. Key requirements include 5-6000x magnification with a motorized turret, a 4K 12MP camera, automated lens crash protection, up to 90-degree tilting, and automated focus tracking, image replication, and stitching across multiple sample locations. The system must feature advanced built-in lighting options, compatibility with a LIBS elemental analyzer on the same stage, multi-stage/lens integration into a single controller, and strict security compliance with no Bluetooth or wireless capabilities. The purchase includes lifetime support at no additional cost, with delivery designated to Building 9166 at the Stennis Space Center, MS.