Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and Accessories

All correspondence should should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26925914Q in the subject line.

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and Accessories. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA 669 River DR STE 403 Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407-1361 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA is the sole provider of Keyence VHX-X1 Microscope and Accessories. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort.

Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334513. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 2/25/2026.

Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist laura.a.quave@nasa.gov 228-813-6420