Place of performanceCharleston, SC, 29412, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-cited
This Request for Quotation seeks preventative maintenance for 29 microscopes at the NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, SC. The contract includes a one-year base period with four potential one-year option periods. [3][1]
Key points
Service requires PM and Alignment on various microscope models. [1]
Quotes must include a detailed technical approach write-up. [2]
Watch items
Submission deadline is September 10, 2026, via email. [3]
The requirement is set aside for Small Businesses. [3]
Sources
Statement+of+Work+-+Amendment+0001.pdf1 each PM and Alignment of a Nikon Eclipse 55i Brightfield and Fluorescence 1 each PM and Alignment of a Motic Panthera C Trinocular Compound LED Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Zeis Primo Star iLED Brightfield and Fluorescence 1 each PM and Alignment of Zeiss Stemi 508 Stereo Microscope with K EDU 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus SZ61 Stereo Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus MVX10 Macro Zoom Fluorescence Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus CHS Biological Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Nikon SMZ1500 2 each PM and Alignment of Olympus BX51 2 each PM and Alignment of Ziess Inverted 1 each PM and Alignment of Leica Stereo 2 each PM and Alignment of Olympus S
Sol_1333MG26Q0007.pdfA detailed technical approach write-up describing how the Offeror will perform this service is required to be submitted with the quote .
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1333MG26Q0007 BASE Page 17 the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil. (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the address in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil. (3) Defense documents not available from the ASSIST website may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by- (i) Using the ASSIST feedback module (https://assist.dla.mil/feedback); or (ii) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571- 767-6688 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address.
1 each PM and Alignment of a Nikon Eclipse 55i Brightfield and Fluorescence 1 each PM and Alignment of a Motic Panthera C Trinocular Compound LED Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Zeis Primo Star iLED Brightfield and Fluorescence 1 each PM and Alignment of Zeiss Stemi 508 Stereo Microscope with K EDU 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus SZ61 Stereo Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus MVX10 Macro Zoom Fluorescence Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus CHS Biological Microscope 1 each PM and Alignment of Nikon SMZ1500 2 each PM and Alignment of Olympus BX51 2 each PM and Alignment of Ziess Inverted 1 each PM and Alignment of Leica Stereo 2 each PM and Alignment of Olympus Stereo 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus BX60 with Phase and Fluorescence 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus SZH 1 each PM and Alignment of Nikon TS100 with Fluorescence 1 each PM and Alignment of Nikon E400 4 each PM and Alignment of Olympus SZ61 1 each PM and Alignment of Olympus SZ50 5 each PM and Alignment of microscope Scope: The contractor shall perform preventative maintenance on the above twenty-six nine (29) 26 microscopes which shall include the following minimum requirements: • Evaluate optical and mechanical performance prior to any service. • Clean all optical components including mirrors, prisms, objectives, observation tubes, • Check for damage to objective front lenses. • Collimate stage, sub-stage and lamp house to factory specifications.
If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.
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THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis/solicitation 1333MG26Q0007 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory has a requirement for preventative maintenance on 29 microscopes in accordance with the attached Statement of Work at the NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston SC. All services rendered shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work, and the Service Contract Labor Standards, Wage Determination No. 2015-4427, Date of Last Revision 08/22/2026. This requirement includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The estimated base year period of performance will be 9/30/26 - 9/29/27 The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Best Value Trade-Off. Quotes shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor's quote. This RFQ is set aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) of the Offeror; Fill in your quoted unit and total price/s in the space provided on this page for each CLIN Per 1330-52.222-70, provide a statement that you understand and will comply with the sexual harassment prevention and response policy. Include a statement specifying the extent of understanding and agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on September 10, 2026; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on best value to the Government. Factors considered will be Technical Approach and Capability, Past Performance and Price. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov . See Amendment 0001
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DescriptionTHIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis/solicitation 1333MG26Q0007 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory has a requirement for preventative maintenance on 29 microscopes in accordance with the attached Statement of Work at the NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston SC. All services rendered shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work, and the Service Contract Labor Standards, Wage Determination No. 2015-4427, Date of Last Revision 08/22/2026. This requirement includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The estimated base year period of performance will be 9/30/26 - 9/29/27 The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Best Value Trade-Off. Quotes shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor's quote. This RFQ is set aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) of the Offeror; Fill in your quoted unit and total price/s in the space provided on this page for each CLIN Per 1330-52.222-70, provide a statement that you understand and will comply with the sexual harassment prevention and response policy. Include a statement specifying the extent of understanding and agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on September 10, 2026; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on best value to the Government. Factors considered will be Technical Approach and Capability, Past Performance and Price. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov .THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis/solicitation 1333MG26Q0007 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory has a requirement for preventative maintenance on 29 microscopes in accordance with the attached Statement of Work at the NOAA Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston SC. All services rendered shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work, and the Service Contract Labor Standards, Wage Determination No. 2015-4427, Date of Last Revision 08/22/2026. This requirement includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The estimated base year period of performance will be 9/30/26 - 9/29/27 The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Best Value Trade-Off. Quotes shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor's quote. This RFQ is set aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) of the Offeror; Fill in your quoted unit and total price/s in the space provided on this page for each CLIN Per 1330-52.222-70, provide a statement that you understand and will comply with the sexual harassment prevention and response policy. Include a statement specifying the extent of understanding and agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on September 10, 2026; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on best value to the Government. Factors considered will be Technical Approach and Capability, Past Performance and Price. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov . See Amendment 0001Documents48