POLARIZED OPTICAL MICROSCOPE
ID: N0017324Q5285Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/59140104e0f7449ba7663d9547454740/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, is seeking quotations for the procurement of a Zeiss Polarized Optical Microscope, as part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside initiative. This solicitation aims to acquire new laboratory equipment, including microscope bodies, software, and workstations, with a firm-fixed-price structure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The equipment is critical for various analytical applications within the laboratory, and delivery is expected on or before December 15, 2024, to the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. Interested vendors should submit their technical and price quotes via email to Richard Key by the specified deadline, ensuring they meet all outlined requirements and possess the necessary authorizations from the manufacturer.

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    RICHARD KEY
    RICHARD.A.KEY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
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    The document outlines a solicitation for a contract related to the procurement of commercial products and services specifically designed for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The central focus is on the acquisition of materials and services associated with a polarized optical microscope, including various components such as microscope bodies, software, and workstations, primarily from the manufacturer Zeiss. Various line items, quantities, and pricing arrangements are specified, with all items requiring a firm fixed price pricing structure. The contract aims to support small businesses and ensure compliance with relevant federal acquisition regulations and clauses. Delivery is stipulated to occur on or before December 15, 2024, at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. The procurement process acknowledges the provision for economically disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses while detailing the requirements for inspection, acceptance, and unique item identification. Instructions for submission and invoicing are provided, ensuring adherence to the established guidelines for small business participation and the proper handling of the contracting process. This document represents a vital part of the government’s initiative to bolster small business engagement in federal procurement.
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