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Combined synopsis and solicitation, first published as sources sought

Microscopes

W81K00-26-Q-A242

Department of the Army, W40M USA Hca. Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing.

Response deadline

August 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT

Closed 73 days ago. Posted August 13, 2026, first published July 21, 2026. Scheduled to archive September 3, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number is W81K0026QA242 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 20260702.

This solicitation is for Nikon Eclipse Ci-L Plus Microscopes required at the Microbiology Department, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX. Estimated Delivery Date is on or before 30 September 2026. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333310 with a size standard of with a size standard of 1,000 employees.  This procurement is being conducted as full and open competition.

Offers are due by 19 August 2026 at 06:00 AM, Central Standard Time. The point of contact is Mr. Efren Ramirez at efren.b.ramirez.civ@health.mil. Offers shall be submitted via e-mail.  Questions shall be submitted via e-mail not later than 17 August 2026.  No questions will be entertained after this date.  Solicitation is based on Brand Name or Equal.

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  1. July 21, 2026

    Sources sought

    Nikon Eclipse Ci-L Plus Microscopes and Ancillary Equipment

    Due July 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 6d2e56c309434d088025b76159cc305e

    1 revisions on SAM
    • July 21, 2026: publish, sources sought
  2. August 13, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due August 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 65f636fcd41a4444bf1e27f06e03a89c

    1 revisions on SAM
    • August 13, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation

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