DIGITAL MICROSCOPE VHX-XL SERIES

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.