Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR ZEISS AXIOVERT 200 MAT METALLOGRAPH & OLYMPUS GX71 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE

    Sol. N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0169Sources SoughtSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)PATUXENT RIVER, MD
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Mar 4, 2026
    POSTED
    Feb 24, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    811210
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    J052
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking quotes for preventive maintenance services for Zeiss Axiovert 200 MAT Metallograph and Olympus GX71 Inverted Metallurgical Microscope. This is a competitive procurement set aside for small businesses, with a firm fixed-price basis. Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 AM EST on March 4, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0169
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    February 24, 2026
    Response Deadline
    March 4, 2026
    NAICS Code
    811210AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    J052
    Primary Contact
    Kara Ridgell
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20670
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Solicitation Information

    All quotes/responses shall be submitted via email to Kara Marie Ridgell at kara.m.ridgell.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 11:00AM Eastern Standard Time on 04 March 2026.

    N6852026Q1021 is issued as a competitive procurement. The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, and to solicit and negotiate the proposed purchase order on a competitive basis for Preventive Maintenance for Zeiss Axiovert 200 MAT Metallograph & Olympus GX71 Inverted Metallurgical Microscope for Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) listed under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 12 and 13.   

    Offeror’s must be registered in the System for Award Management Registration (SAM) database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract.  This may be accomplished electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

    This procurement is a total set-aside for small business under the authority of FAR Part 52.219-6. 

    ***Basis for Award***

    Solicitation closing date/time is firm; proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted.  Your quote must contain enough technical information i.e. data sheet, drawing, specification, etc. for evaluation.  Your quote will only be evaluated based on the information provided.  The award will be made on the basis of price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards. This is a firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the initial offer should represent the vendor’s best quote in terms of price. A determination by the Government not to accept the proposal for not meeting the minimum requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

    Interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any Department of Defense contract.  This can be accomplished electronically at http://www.sam.gov/vendor.cfm.  The Government will not pay for any information received.

    ***Instructions to offeror’s***

    Please include the following information with your response:

    1. FOB: (Destination preferred)
    2. Shipping Cost if applicable (20670): 
    3. Tax ID#
    4. Dun & Bradstreet #
    5. Cage Code:
    6. Small Business – Yes ___  No ___
    7. Estimated Delivery Date:
    8. If available on a Pricelist please provide a copy.
    9. Total Amount: ______________________

    Key dates

    1. February 24, 2026Posted Date
    2. March 4, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR ZEISS AXIOVERT 200 MAT METALLOGRAPH & OLYMPUS GX71 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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