# DIGITAL MICROSCOPE VHX-XL SERIES Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016427q0008 - Solicitation number: N0016427Q0008 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: NSWC Crane (N00164) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6650 Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories - Place of performance: Crane, Indiana - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - County: Martin County (FIPS 18101). https://abierto.us/counties/martin-county-in-18101 - City: Crane. https://abierto.us/cities/crane-in-1815652 - First posted: October 22, 2026 - Last posted: October 22, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48d4f6317f984835b7add06e1e4a28e4/view ## Description N00164-27-Q-0008 – SOLE SOURCE - DIGITAL MICROSCOPE VHX-XL SERIES– FSG 6650 - NAICS 334516 ISSUE DATE 22 OCT 2026 – CLOSING DATE 29 OCT 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a Digital Microscope VHX-XL Series, P/N VHX-XL Qty 1, HS CODE 9011800000. The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Keyence Corporation of America, Itasca, IL, (0VZL5) under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Keyence VHX Series provides a single system that is fully automated. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-27-Q-0008 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 29 OCT 2026 - 12:00PM EASTERN TIME. ## Attachments - [Synopsis GXV-0102.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/bc15bb44646e4e258dbd4204e19687a8/download) ## Open now in the same industry 39 open in NAICS 334516. - INFRARED TELESCOPE AND ACCESSORIES (N00173-27-Q-1301397725), due November 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017327q1301397725 - Electrophoresis Testing for the Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse VA Medical Centers (36C24226Q0949), due November 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24226q0949 - Vacuum Chamber (RFQ501580), due November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/rfq501580 ## Publications - October 22, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due October 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 48d4f6317f984835b7add06e1e4a28e4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48d4f6317f984835b7add06e1e4a28e4/view ## Points of contact - Cierra Vaughn, cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0016427q0008.