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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 29, 2026 SAM #9042
SPECIAL NOTICE

66 -- VHX-X1 Digital Microscope Solicitation

Notice Date

8/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

333310 —
 

Contracting Office

FLEET READINESS CENTER PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670 USA
 

ZIP Code

20670
 

Solicitation Number

N6852026Q1046
 

Response Due

9/9/2026 1:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

09/24/2026
 

Point of Contact

Ben Barton, Phone: 7712371239, Beverley Rhamdeow
 

E-Mail Address

benjamin.s.barton2.civ@us.navy.mil, beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil
(benjamin.s.barton2.civ@us.navy.mil, beverley.s.rhamdeow.civ@us.navy.mil)
 

Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Keyence Corporation of America, 669 DR Suite 403, Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407-1361 (Cage: 0VZL5) on a sole source basis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.102(a), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Metals and Ceramics Department of the Materials Engineering Division (MED) at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) requires the procurement of a specific type of fully integrated, turnkey digital microscope (VHX-X1) system to meet critical inspection and analysis needs. Current analysis methods are limited, and a system with unique capabilities, such as real-time 3D composition, advanced shadow-effect imaging for surface feature enhancement, and fully automated teaching functions, is required to analyze advanced materials and component failures. This procurement is for a new system that consolidates these proprietary functions into a single, integrated unit, replacing an older, less capable Keyence model. A trade-in of the existing equipment is included in this procurement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this requirement is Ben Barton at benjamin.s.barton2.civ@us.navy.mil.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/722a1e37e72b4b17a7516c77f448d27e/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Jacksonville, FL 32212, USA

Zip Code: 32212

Country: USA
 

Record

SN07946313-F 20260829/260827230049 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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