Sole-Source Nikon Microscopes and Imaging Components

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is pursuing a sole-source firm-fixed-price contract with Nikon Instruments Inc. for Nikon SMZ-18 and Ni-L microscopes, camera systems, lighting, software, upgrades, and associated components.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION > USDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTC


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Oct 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 23, 2026 04:45 PM
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Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase under the GSA Schedule from Nikon Instruments Inc. for commercial scientific equipment supporting the Plant Protection and Quarantine Remote Pest Identification Program. The requirement includes 13 Nikon SMZ-18 stereo microscopes with LED ringlights and gooseneck brackets, 4 Ni-L compound microscopes, 163 Nikon DS-100 17.7MP color camera systems with adapters, 6 NIS Elements D software packages, 422 NIS Elements D software upgrades, 200 LED lamphouse upgrades, 185 trinocular head upgrades, and 11 DIC component sets. The justification states that the equipment must maintain identical, proprietary configurations across agency sites for training, continuity, compatibility, and emergency response. Required characteristics include specific Plan Apo objectives, illumination systems, camera performance, microscope optics, DIC components, and NIS Elements D compatibility. Nikon Instruments Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer and licensed distributor, with servicing available through Nikon or an authorized service provider.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
stereo microscopesmicroscope camera systemsmicroscope imaging software
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Sep 23, 2026 04:45 PM-Published Date
Oct 23, 2026-Inactive Date
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Nikon Sole Source-Redacted.pdfSep 23, 2026 12:00 PM
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